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Lacasse M, Derolez S, Bonnet E, Amelot A, Bouyer B, Carlier R, Coiffier G, Cottier JP, Dinh A, Maldonado I, Paycha F, Ziza JM, Bemer P, Bernard L. 2022 SPILF - Clinical Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of disco-vertebral infection in adults. Infect Dis Now 2023; 53:104647. [PMID: 36690329 DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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These guidelines are an update of those made in 2007 at the request of the French Society of Infectious Diseases (SPILF, Société de Pathologie Infectieuse de Langue Française). They are intended for use by all healthcare professionals caring for patients with disco-vertebral infection (DVI) on spine, whether native or instrumented. They include evidence and opinion-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with DVI. ESR, PCT and scintigraphy, antibiotic therapy without microorganism identification (except for emergency situations), therapy longer than 6 weeks if the DVI is not complicated, contraindication for spinal osteosynthesis in a septic context, and prolonged dorsal decubitus are no longer to be done in DVI management. MRI study must include exploration of the entire spine with at least 2 orthogonal planes for the affected level(s). Several disco-vertebral samples must be performed if blood cultures are negative. Short, adapted treatment and directly oral antibiotherapy or early switch from intravenous to oral antibiotherapy are recommended. Consultation of a spine specialist should be requested to evaluate spinal stability. Early lifting of patients is recommended.
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- M Lacasse
- Medecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, 2 Bd Tonnelé, CHU Bretonneau, 37044 Tours Cedex 09, France
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- Rhumatologie, 125 rue de Stalingrad, CHU Avicenne, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Maladies Infectieuses, Pl. Dr Baylac, CHU Purpan, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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- Neurochirurgie, 2 Bd Tonnelé, CHU Bretonneau, 37044 Tours Cedex 09, France
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- Chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique, CHU de Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-léon, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Imagerie, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, 104 Bd R Poincaré, 92380 Garches, France
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- Rhumatologie, GH Rance-Emeraude, Hôpital de Dinan, 22100 Dinan, France
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- Radiologie, 2 Bd Tonnelé, CHU Bretonneau, 37044 Tours Cedex 09, France
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- Maladies Infecteiuses, CHU Raymond Poicaré, 92380 Garches, France
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- Radiologie, 2 Bd Tonnelé, CHU Bretonneau, 37044 Tours Cedex 09, France
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- Médecine Nucléaire, Hôpital Lariboisière, 2 rue Ambroise Paré 75010 Paris, France
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- Rhumatologie et Médecine Interne. GH Diaconesses Croix Saint Simon, 75020 Paris, France
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- Microbiologie, CHU de Nantes, 1 Place A. Ricordeau, Nantes 44000 Cedex 1, France
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- Medecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, 2 Bd Tonnelé, CHU Bretonneau, 37044 Tours Cedex 09, France
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Decompression only versus fusion in octogenarians with spinal epidural abscesses: early complications, clinical and radiological outcome with 2-year follow-up. Neurosurg Rev 2022; 45:2877-2885. [PMID: 35536406 PMCID: PMC9349057 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01805-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Despite increased life expectancy due to health care quality improvements globally, pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO) treatment with a spinal epidural abscess (SEA) remains challenging in patients older than 80 years. We aimed to assess octogenarians for PVO prevalence with SEA and compare after-surgery clinical outcomes of decompression and decompression and instrumentation. A retrospective review of electronic medical records at a single institution was conducted between September 2005 and December 2020. Patient demographics, surgical characteristics, complications, hospital course, and 90-day mortality were collected. Comorbidities were assessed using the age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). Over 16 years, 35 patients aged ≥80 years with PVO and SEA were identified. Eighteen patients underwent surgical decompression (“decompression group”), and 17 underwent surgical decompression with instrumentation (“instrumentation group”). Both groups had a CCI >6 (mean±SD, 8.9±2.1 vs. 9.6±2.7, respectively; p=0.065). Instrumentation group patients had a significantly longer hospital stay but no ICU stay. In-hospital and 90-days mortality rates were similar in both groups. The mean follow-up was 26.6±12.4 months. No further surgeries were performed. Infection levels and neurological status were improved in both groups at discharge. At the second-stage analysis, significant improvements in the blood infection parameters and the neurological status were detected in the decompression group. Octogenarians with PVO and SEA have a high adverse events risk after surgical procedures. Surgical decompression might contribute to earlier clinical recovery in older patients. Thus, the surgical approach should be discussed with patients and their relatives and be carefully weighed.
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Nabizadeh N, Crawford CH, Glassman SD, Dimar Ii JR, Carreon LY. Severity and Outcome of Neurologic Deficits in Patients with Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis: A Systematic Review. Orthop Clin North Am 2022; 53:105-112. [PMID: 34799016 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Patients with advanced pyogenic spondylodiscitis can present with neurologic deficits. However, the prevalence, severity, and outcome of the neurologic deficits are not well known. A systematic review was performed to improve the knowledge of this commonly encountered clinical scenario. The considerable number of severe neurologic deficits in addition to their poor recovery, even after surgical intervention, demonstrates that the early diagnosis of pyogenic spondylodiscitis is crucial. Prompt surgical intervention is likely associated with a greater chance of improvement of neurologic status than nonsurgical treatment.
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- Naveed Nabizadeh
- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street, 1st Floor ACB, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street, 1st Floor ACB, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street, 1st Floor ACB, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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Yao YC, Lin HH, Chou PH, Wang ST, Liu CL, Chang MC. Risk factors for residual neurologic deficits after surgical treatment for epidural abscess in the thoracic or lumbar spine. Spine J 2020; 20:1638-1645. [PMID: 32417501 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) can cause neurologic deficits and needs urgent surgical intervention. Many clinical factors had been proposed to predict surgical outcomes in patients with SEA, but the predictive radiographic risk factors for residual neurologic deficits were not addressed sufficiently. PURPOSE To analyze the clinical and radiographic risk factors for residual neurologic deficit in patients with SEA after surgical intervention of the thoracic or lumbar spine. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A retrospective consecutive case series. PATIENT SAMPLE From January 2005 through December 2014, 53 patients with primary SEA, confirmed by culture or histopathology, in the thoracic or lumbar spine who underwent posterior-only approach surgery at our hospital. OUTCOME MEASURES Neurologic status was assessed using the Frankel grading system preoperatively, postoperatively, and at final follow-up. METHODS The patients were allocated into two groups based on the presence of postoperative residual neurologic deficits. Patients' demographic, clinical, and factors based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were analyzed for their influence on residual neurologic deficits. Clinical factors included age, sex, diabetes, comorbidities, pathogens, affected spinal levels, the interval between onset of symptoms to surgery, preoperative neurologic status, presence of cauda equina syndrome, and surgical procedures. MRI factors included the distribution of abscesses within the spinal canal, presence of ring enhancement, presence of paravertebral abscess or psoas abscess, canal compromise anteroposterior (AP) ratio and cross-sectional area ratio, abscess length, and abscess thickness. RESULTS Thirty-five of the 53 patients (66%) had preoperative neurologic deficits, and 21 of 53 patients (40%) had postoperative residual neurologic deficits. Patients' neurologic status improved significantly after the surgery (p<.001). Risk factors including age, diabetes, cauda equina syndrome, presence of anterior with posterior (A+P) dural abscess, canal compromise AP ratio, cross-sectional area ratio, abscess length, and abscess thickness were significantly correlated with postoperative residual neurologic deficits. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, age ≥70 years, preoperative cauda equina syndrome, abscess length ≥5.5 cm and abscess thickness ≥0.8 cm were the four most significant factors related to residual neurologic deficits. CONCLUSIONS In patients with SEA of the thoracic and lumbar spine, age ≥70 years, preoperative cauda equina syndrome, abscess length ≥5.5 cm and abscess thickness ≥0.8 cm were the most significant preoperative risk factors for residual neurologic deficits after surgery.
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- Yu-Cheng Yao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Giordan E, Marton E, Scotton G, Canova G. Outcomes and risk factors for spontaneous spondylodiscitis: Case series and meta-analysis of the literature. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 68:179-187. [PMID: 31300250 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Despite recent improvements in surgical and antimicrobial therapies, few generally applicable guidelines exist for spondylodiscitis management. We reviewed a consecutive series of patients as well as the past 18 years of the literature and analyzed outcomes for either conservative or surgical treatment. We analyzed a consecutive series of adults with spontaneous spondylodiscitis treated at our institution over the last 6 years. We analyzed predictors for neurological deficits, vertebral collapse, and surgical treatment. We also performed a meta-analysis of the literature between 2000 and 2018, stratifying the results between surgical and conservative treatment outcomes. A younger age at diagnosis, cervical location, tubercular infection, coexistence of morbidities, and vertebral collapse were predictors of surgical intervention. Cervical spondylodiscitis, vertebral collapse, and epidural collection were associated with a higher risk of developing neurological deficits, while tubercular spondylodiscitis was associated with a higher risk of vertebral collapse. Based on the current literature, conservative treatment has success rates similar to those of surgical treatment but lower complication and mortality rates. In cases without an absolute indication for surgery, a conservative approach should be considered as the first-line treatment. A closer diagnostic and clinical follow-up should be recommended in patients with cervical tract or tubercular spondylodiscitis because of the higher risk of developing bone collapse and neurological deficits.
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- E Giordan
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Treviso Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy.
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Treviso Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Treviso Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Treviso Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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Bonura EM, Morales DJO, Fenga D, Rollo G, Meccariello L, Leonetti D, Traina F, Centofanti F, Rosa MA. Conservative Treatment of Spondylodiscitis: Possible Therapeutic Solution in Case of Failure of Standard Therapy. Med Arch 2019; 73:39-43. [PMID: 31097859 PMCID: PMC6445632 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2019.73.39-43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: Spondylodiscitis (SD) is an uncommon disease but not rare, because it represents around 3–5% of all cases of osteomyelitis. Late diagnosis and/or inadequate treatment often cause irreversible damage to cause neurological deficit. Most require only conservative treatment, sometimes a surgical approach is required. Aim: The purpose of this study is to propose a conservative protocol to treat spondylodiscitis when the standard conservative treatment has failed. This alternative treatment has been for a long time at the Codivilla-Putti Institute. Methods: We performed a prospective cohort study of 192 consecutive patients who underwent paravertebral intramuscular injections of antibiotic associated with standard treatment at our Center from January 2010 to December 2015 with SD. Of this 192 patients we selected 98 who had already undergone standard antibiotic therapy at another hospital without resolution of the disease. All patients have performed our protocol that provides a total of 3 cycles, each of 3 weeks, repeated at approximately 5 weeks apart. For each patient we evaluated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), White Blood Cells (WBC) indexes, SF36 and VAS Score at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Results: At a mean follow up of 22 months (range 60-12), clinical healing was achieved in 87 patients (88,9%) of cases with significant reduction in back pain and functional limitation. The VAS Score and the SF36 were better at the end of treatment compared to previous “GOLD STANDARD” treatments in the previous hospitalization in another hospital. In most cases there were slightly reduced in inflammatory indexes. Conclusion: There are no studies in the literature demonstrating the effective efficacy of local infiltrative treatment with antibiotics, associated with standard treatment protocol. We believe that our protocol in treating SD, favors an early functional recovery, and be able to offer more chance of success than the standard treatment.
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- Enrico Maria Bonura
- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Center for Osteo-Articular Infections, Codivilla Putti Istitute, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Images, Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Bazarov AY, Sergeev KS, Osintsev VM, Lebedev IA, Barinov AL, Faryon AO, Katrechko GA. [Secondary spondylogenic epidural abscess]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEĬROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2019; 83:75-82. [PMID: 30900690 DOI: 10.17116/neiro20198301175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of 200 patients with hematogenous osteomyelitis of the spine who were treated in the Tyumen Regional Clinical Hospital #2. Neurological disorders were present in 37 patients (group I); 163 patients (group II) had no neurological disorders; according to CT and MRI, secondary spondylogenic epidural abscess was diagnosed in 24 patients. At admission, the severity of neurological deficit assessed using the Frankel scale was as follows: Grade A - 6 cases, Grade B - 7 cases, Grade C - 17 cases, Grade D - 5 cases, and Grade E - 2 cases (epidural abscess without neurological deficit). At discharge, the severity of neurological deficit was as follows: Grade A - 3 cases, Grade B - 2 cases, Grade C - 13 cases, Grade D - 11 cases, and Grade E - 8 cases. In group I, 35 out of 37 patients underwent surgery; of these, 21 patients had improvements. There were no statistically significant differences in neurological deficit changes between patients with and without epidural abscess. In 12 patients, the neurological status remained unchanged. Two patients died. We present an analysis of the severity of neurological symptoms, depending on the spinal lesion level, and the results of microbiological tests. Changes in neurological symptoms in lesions of various spinal parts are described. Cervical spine lesions and the process caused by S. aureus are shown to significantly increase the risk of neurological disorders. An active surgical approach for complicated forms of spinal osteomyelitis provided partial or complete regression of neurological disorders in 62.2% of cases.
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- A Yu Bazarov
- Regional Clinical Hospital #2, Tyumen, Russia; Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia
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- Regional Clinical Hospital #2, Tyumen, Russia
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- Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia
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- Regional Clinical Hospital #2, Tyumen, Russia
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- Regional Clinical Hospital #2, Tyumen, Russia
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Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis: Risk Factors for Adverse Clinical Outcome in Routine Clinical Practice. Med Sci (Basel) 2018; 6:medsci6040096. [PMID: 30380776 PMCID: PMC6313505 DOI: 10.3390/medsci6040096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We aimed to describe the clinical features and outcomes of pyogenic spondylodiscitis and to identify factors associated with an unfavourable clinical outcome (defined as death, permanent disability, spinal instability or persistent pain). In our tertiary centre, 91 cases were identified prospectively and a retrospective descriptive analysis of clinical records was performed prior to binary regression analysis of factors associated with an unfavourable outcome. A median 26 days elapsed from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis and 51% of patients had neurological impairment at presentation. A microbiological diagnosis was reached in 81%, with Staphylococcus aureus most commonly isolated. Treatment involved prolonged hospitalisation (median stay 40.5 days), long courses of antibiotics (>6 weeks in 98%) and surgery in 42%. While this was successful in eradicating infection, only 32% of patients had a favourable clinical outcome and six patients (7%) died. Diabetes mellitus, clinical evidence of neurological impairment at presentation, a longer duration of symptoms and radiological evidence of spinal cord or cauda equina compression were independent factors associated with an unfavourable outcome. Our data indicate that spondylodiscitis is associated with significant morbidity and suggest that adverse outcomes may be predicted to an extent by factors present at the time of diagnosis.
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Predicting the need for surgical intervention in patients with spondylodiscitis: the Brighton Spondylodiscitis Score (BSDS). EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 28:751-761. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5775-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Herren C, Jung N, Pishnamaz M, Breuninger M, Siewe J, Sobottke R. Spondylodiscitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2017; 114:875-882. [PMID: 29321098 PMCID: PMC5769318 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2017.0875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND A recent population-based study from Denmark showed that the incidence of spondylodiscitis rose from 2.2 to 5.8 per 100 000 persons per year over the period 1995-2008; the age-standardized incidence in Germany has been estimated at 30 per 250 000 per year on the basis of data from the Federal Statistical Office (2015). The early diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential to give the patient the best chance of a good outcome, but these are often delayed because it tends to present with nonspecific manifestations, and fever is often absent. METHODS This article is based on a systematic search of Medline and the Cochrane Library for the period January 2009 to March 2017. Of the 788 articles identified, 30 publications were considered. RESULTS The goals of treatment for spondylodiscitis are to eliminate infection, restore functionality of the spine, and relieve pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the gold standard for the radiological demonstration of this condition, with 92% sensitivity and 96% specificity. It also enables visualization of the spatial extent of the infection and of abscess formation (if present). The most common bacterial cause of spondylodiscitis in Europe is Staphylococcus aureus, but tuberculous spondylodiscitis is the most common type worldwide. Antibiotic therapy is a pillar of treatment for spondylodiscitis and should be a part of the treatment in all cases. Neurologic deficits, sepsis, an intraspinal empyema, the failure of conservative treatment, and spinal instability are all indications for surgical treatment. CONCLUSION The quality of life of patients who have been appropriately treated for spondylodiscitis has been found to be highly satisfactory in general, although back pain often persists. The risk of recurrence increases in the presence of accompanying illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, renal failure, or undrained epidural abscesses.
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- Christian Herren
- Department for Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen
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- Department I for Internal Medicine, University Hospital Cologne
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- Department for Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen
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- Center of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne
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- Center of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne
- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Rhein-Maas Klinikum GmbH, Würselen
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Mavrogenis AF, Megaloikonomos PD, Igoumenou VG, Panagopoulos GN, Giannitsioti E, Papadopoulos A, Papagelopoulos PJ. Spondylodiscitis revisited. EFORT Open Rev 2017; 2:447-461. [PMID: 29218230 PMCID: PMC5706057 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.2.160062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Spondylodiscitis may involve the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, paravertebral structures and spinal canal, with potentially high morbidity and mortality rates. A rise in the susceptible population and improved diagnosis have increased the reported incidence of the disease in recent years. Blood cultures, appropriate imaging and biopsy are essential for diagnosis and treatment. Most patients are successfully treated by conservative means; however, some patients may require surgical treatment. Surgical indications include doubtful diagnosis, progressive neurological deficits, progressive spinal deformity, failure to respond to treatment, and unresolved pain.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2017;2:447–461. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.2.160062
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- Andreas F Mavrogenis
- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Attikon General University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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Outcome of conservative and surgical treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis: a systematic literature review. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 25:983-99. [PMID: 26585975 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4318-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spondylodiscitis is a spinal infection affecting primarily the intervertebral disk and the adjacent vertebral bodies. Currently many aspects of the treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis are still a matter of debate. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to review the currently available literature systematically to determine the outcome of patients with pyogenic spondylodiscitis for conservative and surgical treatment strategies. METHODS A systematic electronic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Collaboration, and Web of Science regarding the treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis was performed. Included articles were assessed on risk of bias according the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions, and the quality of evidence and strength of recommendation was evaluated according the GRADE approach. RESULTS 25 studies were included. Five studies had a high or moderate quality of evidence. One RCT suggest that 6 weeks of antibiotic treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis results in a similar outcome when compared to longer treatment duration. However, microorganism-specific studies suggest that at least 8 weeks of treatment is required for S. aureus and 8 weeks of Daptomycin for MRSA. The articles that described the outcome of surgical treatment strategies show that a large variety of surgical techniques can successfully treat spondylodiscitis. No additional long-term beneficial effect of surgical treatment could be shown in the studies comparing surgical versus antibiotic only treatment. CONCLUSION There is a strong level of recommendation for 6 weeks of antibiotic treatment in pyogenic spondylodiscitis although this has only been shown by one recent RCT. If surgical treatment is indicated, it has been suggested by two prospective studies with strong level of recommendation that an isolated anterior approach could result in a better clinical outcome.
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Epstein NE. Timing and prognosis of surgery for spinal epidural abscess: A review. Surg Neurol Int 2015; 6:S475-86. [PMID: 26605109 PMCID: PMC4617026 DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.166887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: The nonsurgical versus surgical management of spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) remains controversial. Even with the best preoperative screening for multiple risk factors, high nonoperative failure rates are attended by considerable morbidity (e.g., irreversible paralysis) and mortality. Therefore, the focus remains on early surgery. Methods: Most papers promote early recognition of the clinical triad (e.g., fever [50%], spinal pain [92–100%], and neurological deficits [47%]) for SEA. They also identify SEA-related risk factors for choosing nonsurgical versus surgical approaches; advanced age (>65 or 80), diabetes (15–30%), cancer, intravenous drug abuse (25%), smoking (23%), elevated white blood cell count (>12.5), high C-reactive protein >115, positive blood cultures, magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomographic documented cord compression, and significant neurological deficits (e.g., 19–45%). Results: Surgical options include: decompressions, open versus minimally invasive biopsy/culture/irrigation, or fusions. Up to 75% of SEA involve the thoracolumbar spine, and 50% are located ventrally. Wound cultures are positive in up to 78.8% of cases and are often (60%) correlated with positive blood cultures. The most typical offending organism is methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, followed by methicillin sensitive S. aureus. Unfortunately, the failure rates for nonoperative treatment of SEA remain high (e.g., 41–42.5%), contributing to significant morbidity (22% risk of permanent paralysis), and mortality (3–25%). Conclusion: The vast majority of studies advocated early surgery to achieve better outcomes for treating SEA; this avoids high failure rates (41–42.5%) for nonoperative therapy, and limits morbidity/mortality rates.
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- Nancy E Epstein
- Department of NeuroScience/Neurosurgery, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York 11501, USA
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Donnarumma P, Tarantino R, Palmarini V, De Giacomo T, Delfini R. Thoracic Spondylodiscitis Caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as a Superinfection of Pulmonary Tuberculous Granuloma in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report. Global Spine J 2015; 5:144-7. [PMID: 25844289 PMCID: PMC4369207 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Study Design Case report. Objective To describe a very rare case of an immunocompetent man who underwent surgery for thoracic spondylodiscitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that developed as a superinfection of a pulmonary tuberculous granuloma. Methods Posterior decompression and pedicle screw vertebral fixation were followed by T5-T6 anterior somatotomy with implant of an expandable mesh and lateral plating as symptoms worsened. During the anterior approach, an atypical resection of the left lower lobe was also performed. Results A tuberculous granuloma was detected on histology. Ziehl-Neelsen stain confirmed the diagnosis. Culture also detected MRSA. Conclusions Early medical management is the first choice for spondylodiscitis to eradicate the infection and alleviate pain. Immobilization of the affected spine segments can protect the patient from vertebral collapse and from the appearance of neurologic deficits. Surgery is suggested if there are compressive effects on the spinal cord, spinal epidural abscess, vertebral collapse, and deformity. We decided to remove the abscess and to restore the anterior column using an anterior approach. Moreover, in this case, an anterior approach allowed us to identify the etiology of the lesion and to determine the best chemotherapy regimen.
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- Pasquale Donnarumma
- Department of Neurosurgery, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy,Address for correspondence Pasquale Donnarumma, MD Department of Neurosurgery, “Sapienza” University of RomeViale del Policlinico 115, 00161, RomeItaly
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- Department of Neurosurgery, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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