An infected disc at the level of C5 C6 causing neurological symptoms Diagnosis is usually apparent on MRI although plain X-rays and CT examinations can be suggestive. The MRI will reveal air changes in the disc and possibly even external involvement involving the bone or epidural regions. A biopsy may be performed and helps with diagnosis in some cases but often an organism is not obtained. C-reactive protein levels and ESR levels will be elevated and are useful for treatment. Often, the white blood cell count will be normal and the patient will be afebrile.
Discitis
Spondylolisthesis
Fibrous ankylosis
Spondylodiscitis
Spondylolysis
Vertebral osteomyelitis
Spinal fracture
Osteomyelitis