# A Case of Sacral Osteomyelitis Causing Ascending Spinal Canal Infection

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case where a sacral bone infection spread upward into the spinal canal, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating such complications.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare clinical case of ascending spinal canal infection caused by sacral osteomyelitis.

## Key findings

- Sacral osteomyelitis can lead to a rare complication of ascending spinal canal infection.
- The case emphasizes the need for improved surveillance and treatment strategies for this condition.

## Abstract

Sacral osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone that extends posterior to the pelvis at the base of the spine. This condition typically occurs in elderly or bedbound/immobile patients and is treated with wound debridement, wound care, surgery, and antibiotic therapy. In this report, a case is presented of a rare complication of sacral osteomyelitis where the infection extended through the bone into the spinal canal causing an ascending spinal canal infection. This report is meant to provide an individual example of this rare complication which can hopefully be used to improve surveillance, treatment, and outcomes of this rare condition.