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's more common in children and more likely to spread into bone through the blood. The most common cause is a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus. Chronic osteomyelitis is more likely to occur if there is an open injury near a bone that allows bacteria to spread directly into the bone.This type of infection is more common in adults and can take from one to several months to develop.t's more common in children and more likely to spread into bone through the blood. The most common cause is a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus. Chronic osteomyelitis is more likely to occur if there is an open injury near a bone that allows bacteria to spread directly into the bone.