A Comparative Factor Analysis and New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring System for Differentiating Pyogenic Versus Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis
Terdpong Tanaviriyachai,
Patchara Pornsopanakorn,
Kongtush Choovongkomol
et al.
Abstract:Objective: This study aimed to compare and analyze differences in clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings between tuberculous spondylodiscitis (TbS) and pyogenic spondylodiscitis (PyS), and to develop and validate a simplified multiparameter MRIbased scoring system for differentiating TbS from PyS.Methods: We compared predisposing factors in 190 patients: 123 with TbS and 67 with PyS, confirmed by laboratory tests, culture, or pathology. Data encompassing patient demographics, clinical character… Show more
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