One case was a 58-year-old female complained of the nape pain and weakness of the right upper limb. Although X-ray findings showed the disc space narrowing at C4/5, 5/6 and 6/7 with spur formation, no significant lesion was observed by laminectomy and dural incision. A month after the operation, destruction of vertebral body appeared on X-ray view. So, the replacement of C5 vertebral body was performed and culture revealed Staphylococcus aureus.
Another case was a 68-year-old male who complained of low back pain and paresis in both legs. X-ray showed the destruction of the 10th and 11th thoracic spine, and so anterior fusion was performed. Culture at surgical operation yielded Staphylococcus aureus. In both cases, recovery of paresis and bone union were obtained after operation.
