Interbody fusion devices in infections

J. E. Masciopinto, J. P. Johnson, Kee D Kim

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Abstract

The initial treatment of disc space and vertebral body infections consists of antibiotics and bedrest. The indications for surgery are the failure of medical management that may include neurologic deficit, epidural abscess, progressive deformity, spinal instability, or intractable pain. The surgical approach must be tailored to directly address the anatomic focus of an infectious process. The general principles of aggressive debridement, drainage of an epidural abscess, correction of spinal deformity, and spinal reconstruction must be followed. This chapter reviews the pathophysiology of spinal infections and the principles of conservative and operative management, particularly involving spinal reconstruction of disc and vertebral defects utilizing implants.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)162-168
Number of pages7
JournalTechniques in Neurosurgery
Volume7
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2001

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Epidural Abscess
Intractable Pain
Equipment and Supplies
Bed Rest
Debridement
Neurologic Manifestations
Infection
Drainage
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Therapeutics
Conservative Treatment

Keywords

  • Interbody fusion
  • Spinal infection
  • Spinal reconstruction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology

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Masciopinto, J. E., Johnson, J. P., & Kim, K. D. (2001). Interbody fusion devices in infections. Techniques in Neurosurgery, 7(2), 162-168.

Interbody fusion devices in infections. / Masciopinto, J. E.; Johnson, J. P.; Kim, Kee D.

In: Techniques in Neurosurgery, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2001, p. 162-168.

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Masciopinto, JE, Johnson, JP & Kim, KD 2001, 'Interbody fusion devices in infections', Techniques in Neurosurgery, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 162-168.
Masciopinto JE, Johnson JP, Kim KD. Interbody fusion devices in infections. Techniques in Neurosurgery. 2001;7(2):162-168.
Masciopinto, J. E. ; Johnson, J. P. ; Kim, Kee D. / Interbody fusion devices in infections. In: Techniques in Neurosurgery. 2001 ; Vol. 7, No. 2. pp. 162-168.
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