Pyogenic spondylitis as a complication of ear piercing : Differentiating between spondylitis and discitis


Published online: Feb 27 2007

Miguel Sewnath, Tina Faber, Rene Castelein

University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands

Abstract

We report what is, to our best knowledge, the first case of pyogenic spondylitis following ear piercing, a common and popular cosmetic procedure. The spondylitis was adequately treated with antibiotics and brace. The value of additional diagnostic measures in differentiating between spondylitis and discitis is discussed.