Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (pseudogout) of the axial spine
is rare. To our knowledge, there are few reports of the disease presenting with a presumed …

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine if oblique magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) sequences affect the surgical treatment recommendations for patients with …

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… Murar, Jozef MD; Chioffe, Michael MD; Marquez-Lara, Alejandro MD; Patel, Alpesh A.
MD … Chioffe is Spine Surgeon, Dr. Marquez-Lara is Research Coordinator, and Dr. Patel …

… Chioffe is Spine Surgeon, Dr. Marquez-Lara is Research Coordinator, and Dr. Patel is
Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Director, Northwestern Orthopaedic Spine …

CT myelography is an important imaging modality that combines the advantages of
myelography and the high resolution of CT. It provides a detailed delineation of pathologic spine …

Background: Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), also known as “pseudogout,”
is a crystal deposition arthropathy involving the synovial and periarticular tissues. …

DISCUSSION The current case report is the first to demonstrate that a chronic form of arthritis
associated with CPPD can involve the spine causing destruction similar to osteomyelitis. …

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Inflammation plays a fundamental role in bone healing. This complex process is regulated
by a myriad of cells and inflammatory mediators that create an adequate environment for …