Brucella-Associated Lumbar Compression Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review

Ibramkhalilova I*, Albayrak F, Demirci MG and Kısacık B

Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gaziantep Sanko, Turkey Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Gaziantep City, Turkey Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gaziantep Sanko, Turkey

^*Correspondance to: İrada İbramkhalilova 

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Abstract:

Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) is a significant clinical condition that can cause serious morbidity in both young and older populations. While osteoporosis is the most common cause of VCF, trauma, falls, metastatic cancers, and infections are among other major etiological factors. Among infections, brucella and tuberculosis are the most common causes of spondylodiscitis and compression fractures. We present a case of VCF developing after Brucella spondylodiscitis in a 74-year-old male patient who presented with long-term back pain and aimed to review similar cases in the English literature.

Keywords:

Vertebral compression fracture; Brucella; Spondylodiscitis

Cite the Article:

Ibramkhalilova I, Albayrak F, Demirci MG, Kısacık B. Brucella-Associated Lumbar Compression Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2025; 10: 2713..