Lesions of the spine in heroin addicts.
The authors present 6 cases of spinal lesions in heroin addicts--3 infective, 3 traumatic. The striking feature about all these cases is the comparative absence of spinal symptoms. This underlines the importance of accurate and early diagnosis in these subjects.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*