ArticleJournal of inflammation research2025
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage for Lumbar Infectious Spondylodiscitis: A Retrospective Study and Preliminary Results.
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- Case Report: Interim success in treating pyogenic spondylitis caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis using UBE technology: a rare case.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Direct pedicle screw fixation in infected vertebrae for acute pyogenic spondylitis: short-term outcomes from a single-arm retrospective study.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Case of unilateral biportal endoscopic management of multilevel thoracic spinal epidural abscess with acute paraplegia.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique for the treatment of infectious spondylitis.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic debridement with antibiotic-loaded cement beads implantation for lumbar spinal infection: a preliminary report on feasibility and early clinical outcomes.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Risk factors for recurrent lumbar disc herniation after unilateral biportal endoscopy: a retrospective study.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Clinical management of lumbar infectious spondylodiscitis is challenging due to its variable presentation and complex course, and its treatment remains controversial. This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) debridement and drainage for treating lumbar infectious spondylodiscitis. Methods: We retrospectively analysed sixteen patients diagnosed with lumbar infectious spondylodiscitis who underwent UBE debridement and drainage between April 2022 and July 2023. Biopsy specimens were sent to the laboratory to identify pathogens immediately after surgeries. Clinical outcomes were assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS) scores of the back, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the modified MacNab criteria (MNC), and regular serological tests at pre- and post-operation. Results: Fourteen patients (87.5%) experienced a significant improvement in their clinical symptoms. Their VAS and ODI scores significantly improved compared to those before the operation throughout the follow-up (p<0.05). The modified MNC at the last follow-up indicated that 87.50% of these participants were rated excellent or good. Causative bacteria were identified in 13 (81.25%) of 16 biopsy specimens. At the final follow-up, all patients' kyphotic angle changes were less than 10° without spinal instability. A 12-month follow-up CT scan revealed bony intervertebral fusion in 10 cases (62.5%). The postoperative regular serological tests were significantly improved than before surgery (p< 0.05). No recurrent infections or significant surgery-related complications were observed during postoperative follow-up. Conclusion: UBE surgery was successful in debridement, back pain relief, and bacteriologic diagnosis of lumbar infectious spondylodiscitis. This procedure could be an effective alternative for patients when conservative treatments fail.
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