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Vertebral osteomyelitis other diagnostic studies

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Overview

Overview

Additional tests may be ordered if such preliminary tests cannot confirm a diagnosis; for example, needle biopsies may be needed to take samples of bone surrounding the disc space where the infection is thought to live.

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