This article reviews some of the more common imaging findings that may present as pseudotrauma. Normal development of the spine is reviewed, including synchondroses and ossification centers. Imaging of common variants is presented, with a focus on CT.
Causes. Bone infection is most often caused by bacteria. But it can also be caused by fungi or other germs. When a person has osteomyelitis: 1  Bacteria or other germs may spread to a bone from infected skin, muscles, or tendons next to the bone.
Causes of Bone Pain. Bone pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including: 1  a bone fracture (break). 2  overuse or repetitive movement injury. 3  hormone deficiency (usually due to menopause). 4  infection. 5  bone cancer. 6  metastatic malignancy (cancer that has spread from the point of origin).7  leukemia (cancer of blood cells).n addition to your complete medical history, including previously diagnosed conditions, your doctor will want to know the specifics of your bone pain, such as. 1  the location of your pain. 2  when your pain began. 3  the level of pain and whether or not it is increasing. 4  if your pain changes with your activities.