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Collapsing disc space, and infectious spondylitis at the L3-4 level with an epidural abscess in MRI and CT.
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The patient had progressed to a collapsing disc space, and infectious spondylitis at the L3-4 level with an epidural abscess (Fig. 1).
Epidural abscess drainage through posterior decompression and morselized interbody bone graft with pedicle screw fixation was performed, and seven months later had achieved complete bone union.
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Epidural abscess drainage through posterior decompression and morselized interbody bone graft with pedicle screw fixation was performed (Fig. 2). After seven months he had achieved complete bone union (Fig. 2), resolved the inflammatory reaction, and independent ambulation.