ArticleGlobal spine journal2018
Postoperative Spine Infection: Diagnosis and Management.
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- Correlation between Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate/C-Reactive Protein Ratio and Procalcitonin Values in Postoperative Spondylodiscitis : Potential Biomarker Comparison.Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society · 2026Article
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- Prior year hospital admission predicts 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Article
- Infective Spondylitis in Adults: A Journey Through Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Ultrasound-triggered release of vancomycin from a novel spinal device: Antibiotic release and efficacy in vivo.International journal of pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- First Clinical Evidence About the Use of a New Silver-Coated Titanium Alloy Instrumentation to Counteract Surgical Site Infection at the Spine Level.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
- Device Evaluation, Treatment, and Explantation Recommendations (DETER): Review and Best Practices for Managing Neuromodulation Device Infections.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
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Abstract
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designReview article.
objectivesA review of the literature on postoperative spinal infections, their diagnosis, and management.
methodsA systematic computerized Medline literature search was performed using PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and EMBASE. The electronic databases were searched for publication dates from the last 10 years. The searches were performed from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) used by the National Library of Medicine. Specifically, MeSH terms "spine," "infections," "management," and "diagnosis" were used.
resultsCurrently, the gold standard for diagnosis of postoperative spine infection is positive deep wound culture. Many of the current radiologic and laboratory tests can assist with the initial diagnosis and monitoring treatment response. Currently erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging with and without contrast are used in combination to establish diagnosis. Management of postoperative spine infection involves thorough surgical debridement and targeted antibiotic therapy.
conclusionsPostoperative spine infection is a not uncommon complication following surgery that may have devastating consequences for a patient's short- and long-term health. A high index of suspicion is needed to make an early diagnosis.
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