Anterior L3-4 discectomy and fusion with iliac crest bone graft was done. He is currently doing well one year postoperatively. Postoperative lateral radiograph following anterior L3-4 discectomy and fusion with iliac crest bone graft. In reviewing the literature, only eight cases of Salmonella vertebral osteomyelitis could be found. Presenting symptoms are variable and depend on the acute features of the infection.
Blood cultures are often positive in the acute stage.
Radiographic features of vertebral osteomyelitis typically include narrowing of the disc space, which was also found in our patient. Most of the cases were treated non-operatively. A German article describes a 59 year old veterinary surgeon with a backache. 6 Blood cultures were positive for Salmonella enteriditis. He was treated conservatively with Ciprofloxacin with good results.