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.
1 Infection-causing an inflammation of the tissues anywhere in the body. 2  Other causes-There are many other diseases and medical conditions that may cause pain, such as thinning of the bones due to osteoporosis, (which may have also caused a fracture of the bones), or inflammation of the joints (arthritis).