Spinal epidural abscess: a rare complication of olecranon bursitis

Spinal epidural abscess is a rare but potentially fatal condition if left untreated. We report the case of a 67-year old man who presented to the Accident and Emergency department complaining of acute onset of inter-scapular back pain, left leg weakness and loss of sensation in the left foot. On exa...

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Published in:Orthopedic Reviews
Main Authors: Rhys D.R. Evans, Moe Thaya, Ne Siang Chew, Charles E.R. Gibbons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2009-03-01
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/42