Other Spine Diseases

Other Diseases of the Spine

There is more to spine pathology than just IVDD! On this page, there will be case examples of non-IVDD pathology in the spine, and a list of any useful sequences.

Discospondylitis

Discospondylitis is an infection of the vertebral endplates and intervertebral disc, most commonly of bacterial origin. Some notable features are:

Collapse of the IVD

STIR/T2 hyperintensity

Contrast enhancement

Paravertebral inflammation or fluid like collections

sclerotic changes to vertebrae

Useful sequences:

STIR

T1 with and without fat saturation

T1 post contrast with fat saturation