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JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
Volume 30, Issue 5, Pages 441-451Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2007.11753476
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postprocedural spinal infection; osteomyelitis; epidural abscess; complications of spinal fusion; surgical site infection
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Background/Objective: Postprocedural infections are a significant cause of morbidity after spinal interventions. Methods: Literature review. An extensive literature review was conducted on postprocedural spinal infections. Relevant articles were reviewed in detail and additional case images were included. Results: Clinical findings, laboratory markers, and imaging modalities play important roles in the detection of postprocedural spinal infections. Treatment may range from biopsy and antibiotics to multiple operations with complex strategies for soft tissue management. Conclusions: Early detection and aggressive treatment are paramount in managing postprocedural spinal infections and limiting their long-term sequelae.
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