Radiologic Mimics of Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis: A Pictorial Essay

Figure 21

A 49-year-old female with end stage renal failure and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Sagittal lumbar spine (a) with bone reconstructions shows rugger-jersey spine with sclerosis adjacent to end plates (arrow) whilst axial pelvis (b) demonstrates subperiosteal resorption of the SIJs (arrow).

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