Computed tomography of pressure sores, pelvic abscess, and osteomyelitis in patients with spinal cord injury

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6531501

Firooznia, H; Rafii, M; Golimbu, C; Lam, S; Sokolow, J; Kung, J S

Nine patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and large pressure ulcers and other possible complications, were evaluated by computed tomography (CT), conventional radiography, tomography, bone scanning, gallium scanning, and sonography. CT revealed the depth, extent, and relationship of the ulcer-bed to the underlying structures in all 9 patients. CT also positively identified unsuspected intra- and extra-pelvic abscess and pelvic osteomyelitis in 4 patients each. Other modalities identified only 2 of these complications. We believe CT is the modality of choice for evaluation of these complications in SCI patients, because of its superior ability in evaluation of pressure sores and detection of pathologic changes in soft tissue and bone in the pelvic region.

• Research Organization: New York University Medical Center, New York
• OSTI ID: 6531501
• Journal Information: Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; (United States), Journal Name: Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; (United States) Vol. 63:11; ISSN APMHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PATIENTS
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