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.
It can be caused by a variety of microbial agents including Mold. Certain species of Mold have been suspect to cause bone marrow cancer, other situation known to cause infection include: An open injury to the bone, such as an open fracture with the bone ends piercing the skin.