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X-ray films of the lumbar spine. Severe spinal degeneration, but no signs of lumbar fracture, was observed.
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Plain lumbar spine radiographs showed spondylosis but no signs of fractures (Figure 1).
Magnetic resonance images of the lumbar spine. High-intensity lesion at the L5/S disc without epidural abscess was detected on a T2-weighted image (a). A low-intensity lesion at the same level was detected on a T1-weighted image (b).
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Two days after admission, magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine revealed discitis at the L5/S level (Figure 2).