Inflammatory Sacroiliitis in a Man With Spinal Cord Injury |
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Authors: | Iltekin Duman MD Mehmet A. Taskaynatan MD Ahmet Ozgul MD Kemal Dincer MD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkeyiltekinduman@yahoo.com;3. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey |
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Abstract: | AbstractBackground: Inflammatory sacroiliitis associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) as an unusual cause of elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) level has not been reported previously to our knowledge.Objective: To represent a case of SCI associated with bilateral sacroiliitis causing ESR and CRP level elevation.Methods: Case report of a man with T9 paraplegia.Findings: ESR and CRP levels were high. Pelvic radiography was nearly normal, except for mildly blurred sacroiliac joints with normal margins. A 3-phase bone scan revealed bilateral sacroiliitis and heterotopic ossification at medial side of the left knee. Past history was significant for a recent urinary tract infection. Indomethacin and etidronate were prescribed. Significant decreases in ESR and CRP level were seen 1 month later.Conclusions: Sacroiliitis might be an unusual cause of elevated ESR and CRP levels in patients with SCI. Sensory and motor deficits may obscure the typical clinical presentation; therefore, imaging studies are essential for the diagnosis. |
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Keywords: | Sacroiliitis Reactive arthritis Paraplegia Heterotopic ossification Spinal cord injuries |
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