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Zacher AT, Mirza K, Thieme L, Nietzsche S, Senft C, Schwarz F. Biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus on various implants used for surgical treatment of destructive spondylodiscitis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19364. [PMID: 39169088 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70244-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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The incidence of spondylodiscitis has witnessed a significant increase in recent decades. Surgical intervention becomes necessary in case of bone destruction to remove infected tissue and restore spinal stability, often involving the implantation of a cage. Despite appropriate treatment, relapses occur in up to 20 percent of cases, resulting in substantial economic and social burdens. The formation of biofilm has been identified as a major contributor to relapse development. Currently, there is no consensus among German-speaking spinal surgeons or in the existing literature regarding the preferred choice of material to minimize relapse rates. Thus, the objective of this study is to investigate whether certain materials used in spinal implants exhibit varying degrees of susceptibility to bacterial attachment, thereby providing valuable insights for improving treatment outcomes.Eight cages of each PEEK, titanium-coated PEEK (Ti-PEEK), titanium (Ti), polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), tantalum (Ta) and antibiotic-loaded bone cement were incubated with 20% human plasma for 24 h. Subsequently, four implants were incubated with S. aureus for 24 h or 48 h each. The biofilm was then removed by sonication and the attained solution plated for Colony Forming Units (CFU) counting. Scanning electron microscopy was used to confirm bacterial attachment. The CFUs have been compared directly and in relation to the cages surface area. The surface area of the implants was PEEK 557 mm2, Ti-PEEK 472 mm2, Ti 985 mm2, PEKK 594 mm2, Ta 706 mm2, bone cement 123 mm2. The mean CFU count per implant and per mm2 surface area after 24 h and after 48 h was calculated. Bone cement was found to have significantly more CFUs per mm2 surface area than the other materials tested. When comparing the CFU count per implant, bone cement was statistically significantly more prone to biofilm formation than PEEK after 48 h. There was no statistical significance between the other materials when comparing both CFU count per mm2 surface area and CFU count per implant. The electron microscopic analysis showed the attachment of the bacteria, as well as production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as a sign for beginning biofilm formation. Antibiotic-loaded bone cement has shown statistically significantly more bacterial attachment than the other examined materials. No difference was found between the other materials regarding bacterial attachment after 24 h and 48 h. Proposed hypotheses for further studies include testing whether differences become apparent after longer incubation or with different pathogens involved in the pathogenesis of pyogenic spondylodiscitis.
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- Amrei T Zacher
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Erlanger Allee 103, 07747, Jena, Germany
- Leibnitz Center for Photonics in Infection Research, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich- Schiller-University of Jena, Erlanger Allee 103, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Erlanger Allee 103, 07747, Jena, Germany
- Leibnitz Center for Photonics in Infection Research, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich- Schiller-University of Jena, Erlanger Allee 103, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Centre for Electron Microscopy, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Ziegelmühlenweg 1, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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Mirghaderi P, Gholamshahi H, Jahromi A, Iranmehr A, Dabbagh-Ohadi MA, Eshraghi N. Unexpected positive culture (UPC) in adults revision spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence, risk factors, and management. 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 2024; 33:3129-3147. [PMID: 38573385 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08229-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Without clear signs of infection, spinal implant failure is attributed to mechanical overloads and aseptic loosening. However, how low-grade infections contribute to seemingly aseptic implant failure is unclear. PURPOSE The systematic review examined unexpected positive cultures (UPCs) in revision spine surgery regarding prevalence, isolated pathogens, risk factors, and strategies to reduce infection among asymptomatic patients undergoing revision spine surgery. METHODS We followed the PRISMA guidelines and searched four main databases (PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science) comprehensively until January 2023 for articles reporting UPC after presumed aseptic adult revision spine surgery. The UPC rates were pooled, and risk factors were compared with the culture-negative control group and represented as odds ratio (OR) or mean difference (MD). RESULTS Fifteen studies of 1057 individuals were included in two groups: culture-positive or UPCs (n = 317) and culture-negative or control (n = 740). The overall UPC prevalence was 33.2% (317/1057, range: 0 to 53%, 95% CI = 30.2%-36.4%), and Cutibacterium acnes (43.0%, 95% CI = 37.4%-48.8%), Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS), (39.5%, 95% CI = 33.2%-46.2%), and Staphylococcus species in general (49.5%, 95%CI = 43.7%-55.4%) were reported the most common isolated microbes. 16.1% of the UPCs were polymicrobial. Risk factors associated with UPC rates were female sex (OR = 2.62, 95%CI = 1.76-3.90, P < 0.001), screw loosening (OR = 4.43, 95%CI = 1.31-15.02, P = 0.02), number of operated levels (MD = 0.77, 95%CI = 0.33-1.22, P = 0.0007), and shorter time since index surgery (MD = - 8.57 months, 95%CI = - 14.76, -2.39, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS One-third of patients undergoing spine revision surgery revealed UPC in this study. Each UPC pathogen interpretation and antibiotic use decision should be interpreted case by case. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Peyman Mirghaderi
- Surgical Research Society (SRS), Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Surgical Research Society (SRS), Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Surgical Research Society (SRS), Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Surgical Research Society (SRS), Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Surgical Research Society (SRS), Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Vali-e-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bilolikar VK, Gleason B, Kripke L, Merrill R, Whitaker C, Handal J. Risk Factors Associated with Pyogenic Spinal Infections among Intravenous Drug Users and Nonusers. Adv Orthop 2024; 2024:9938159. [PMID: 39105127 PMCID: PMC11300094 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9938159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Purpose To identify the differences in patient factors, presentation, treatment course, and outcomes of intravenous drug users (IVDA) vs. nonusers (non-IVDA) presenting with pyogenic spinal infections. Study Design/Setting. Retrospective case series. Methods We identified all cases involving spinal infections at our institution between May 2017 and January 2023. Postsurgical infections were excluded, and patients were separated into IVDA and non-IVDA groups. The patient charts were reviewed and analyzed for statistical or clinically significant differences using RStudio (2019 version 3.6.2). Our institutional review board approved this study, IRB# 2020-277, iRISID-2023-1384. Results Fifty patients (29 males and 21 females) with primary pyogenic spinal infections were included in our study. There were fourteen patients (28.0%) in the IVDA group. The mean age in the IVDA group was 50.6 vs. 61.9 years (p < 0.05) in the non-IVDA group. The average length of stay (LOS) in the IVDA group was 15.8 vs. 14.0 days (p = 0.54) in the non-IVDA group, with no significant difference in readmissions or disposition. Twenty-three non-IVDA patients were diagnosed with diabetes, while eight IVDA patients had a psychiatric diagnosis (other than substance abuse). There were no significant differences in microbial isolate or the duration of antibiotics. Conclusion In our study population, there is a high incidence of intravenous drug abuse (IVDA), psychiatric disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Analysis shows a trend of two distinct patient populations. Patients without a history of IVDA were significantly older than those with IVDA and significantly more likely to have medical comorbidities including hyperlipidemia, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and malignancy than those with IVDA history. Patients with IVDA were younger with significantly higher rates of smoking and psychiatric disorders. IVDA patients struggled to receive continued psychiatric/addiction treatment after discharge, an area for significant improvement. Due to a small sample size and single urban institution setting, this study may be underpowered to demonstrate differences in healthcare resource consumption.
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- Vivek K. Bilolikar
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kloiber R, Lafford H, Koslowsky IL, Tchajkov I, Rabin HR. A practical approach to interpretation of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography for postoperative spine infection. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:741-752. [PMID: 37867181 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04474-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-PET/CT is the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis of postoperative spine infection. Published interpretation criteria are variable and often incompletely described. The objective was to develop a practical and standardized approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two-hundred-twenty-seven FDG-PET/CTs performed on 140 postoperative patients over a 7-year period were reviewed retrospectively. The presence or absence of infection was determined from clinical history, microbiology, other investigations, and clinical outcome during a minimum 6-month follow-up. RESULTS No activity attributable to normal healing was seen in the post-discectomy space or at the bone-hardware interface in the absence of a complication at any stage. Within the incision, activity from normal healing persisted for months. Wound infections were diagnosed clinically, and most had already been treated before FDG-PET/CT was done to assess deep structures. With proven infection, 95% of cases had activity in bone or soft tissue outside the surgical field. The remaining 5% had activity confined to the post-discectomy space. Sterile hardware loosening may cause elevated activity which remains confined to the bone/hardware interface. Pathogens are introduced directly at the time of surgery and may be avirulent resulting in indolent infection with low-grade activity. At the same time, activity from non-infectious causes can be intense. A semi-quantitative method using SUVmax performed poorly compared with assessment of the distribution of activity. CONCLUSION These observations have been incorporated into a checklist which is now being used at the time of interpretation. The potential sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of infection are close to 100%.
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- Reinhard Kloiber
- Department of Radiology, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada.
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- Department of Radiology, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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DeLong CA, Bashti M, Di L, Shah SS, Jaman E, Basil GW. Management of Refractory Post-operative Osteomyelitis and Discitis: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e52620. [PMID: 38374846 PMCID: PMC10875402 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Vertebral osteomyelitis/discitis is a relatively rare disease but is a known potential complication of spinal surgical intervention. In general, the first-line treatment for this condition is targeted antibiotic therapy with surgical intervention only utilized in refractory cases with evidence of extensive damage, structural instability, or abscess formation. However, surgical best practices have not been established for osteomyelitis, including indications for anterior lateral interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior lateral interbody fusion (PLIF), or direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF). This case provides a discussion of the indications that led to a direct lateral approach in the setting of refractory osteomyelitis/discitis, supporting factors that led to its success, and the efficacy of utilizing intraoperative neuromonitoring in cases of infection.
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- Chase A DeLong
- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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Choi SR, Kwon JW, Suk KS, Kim HS, Moon SH, Park SY, Moon SE, Lee BH. Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Technique for Biofilm Removal and Postoperative Infection Control after Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1143. [PMID: 37892873 PMCID: PMC10604172 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This retrospective study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of using a toothbrush, which is commonly used in our daily life, for biofilm removal and infection control in the treatment of spinal infections occurring after spinal fusion surgery. Currently, a biofilm is thought to form on the surface of the metal inserted during spine fusion surgery. We aim to determine the differences in clinical outcomes between using and not using a toothbrush to remove biofilm while performing conventional drainage, curettage, and debridement. A total of 1081 patients who underwent anterior or posterior spinal fusion surgery between November 2018 and October 2022 were screened. The study included 60 patients who developed surgical site infection and underwent incision and drainage surgery either with a toothbrush (n = 20) or without a toothbrush (n = 40). Failure of infection control that requires revision surgery occurred in 2 patients (10%) in the Toothbrush group and in 14 patients (35%) in the No-Toothbrush group (p = 0.039). Thus, the rate of additional surgery was significantly lower in the Toothbrush group. Additionally, normalization of c-reactive protein levels occurred significantly faster in the Toothbrush group (p = 0.044). Therefore, using a toothbrush to treat spinal infections following spinal fusion surgery appears to have beneficial mechanical debridement effects, resulting in improved clinical results, which were also confirmed based on the electron microscopic images.
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- Sung-Ryul Choi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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Agrawal A, Ramachandraiah MK, Shanthappa AH, Agarawal S. Effectiveness of Gentamicin Wound Irrigation in Preventing Surgical Site Infection During Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Study at a Rural Teaching Hospital in India. Cureus 2023; 15:e46094. [PMID: 37900478 PMCID: PMC10611903 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) are an opposing result of surgery and account for the majority of healthcare-related infections worldwide. It is one of the most common complications associated with open-spine surgery and is associated with high rates of mortality and high demand for healthcare resources. Surgical site infections are the result of a variety of reasons, which is why a range of prevention strategies have been proposed. Intraoperative wound irrigation (IOWI) is a simple procedure that involves moving a solution through an open wound to help hydrate the tissue. It is a type of prophylactic wound irrigation. It removes and dilutes bodily fluids, bacteria, and cellular debris. It may also act as a bactericidal agent when used with antibiotics and antiseptics. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the incidence of SSI in lumbar spine surgeries by comparing IOWI with normal saline containing gentamicin (NS-G) and normal saline (NS) alone. MATERIALS AND METHOD A hospital-based retrospective study was conducted among 40 patients who underwent elective lumbar spine surgery at the Department of Orthopaedics, RL Jalappa Hospital Centre, Kolar, Karnataka, India. RESULT Out of the total participants enrolled, 60% were males and 40% were females. There was no statistically significant difference found between mean age, mean BMI, mean hemoglobin level, mean WBC counts, and mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels among both groups. The overall prevalence of SSI among patients was 25%. In Group A (NS-G), the prevalence of SSI was 15%, and in Group B (NS), it was 35%. In total, 17.5% of study participants had superficial SSI, while 7.5% had deep SSI. CONCLUSION Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is bactericidal and efficient against gram-positive organisms like Staphylococcus, the most frequent pathogen causing SSI in spine surgery. During lumbar spine surgery, IOWI with saline and gentamicin before closure is more effective in preventing SSI than simple saline irrigation.
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- Ayush Agrawal
- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
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DeMourdant T, Rajkovic CJ, Tracz JA, Perdomo-Pantoja A, Judy BF, Hernandez VN, Lin J, Lazzari JL, Dikeman DA, Archer NK, Davis KM, Gordon O, Witham TF. A novel rodent model of chronic spinal implant-associated infection. Spine J 2023; 23:1389-1399. [PMID: 37247639 PMCID: PMC10530089 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Bacterial infection of spinal instrumentation is a significant challenge in spinal fusion surgery. Although the intraoperative local application of powdered vancomycin is common practice for mitigating infection, the antimicrobial effects of this route of administration are short-lived. Therefore, novel antibiotic-loaded bone grafts as well as a reliable animal model to permit the testing of such therapies are needed to improve the efficacy of infection reduction practices in spinal fusion surgery. PURPOSE This study aims to establish a clinically relevant rat model of spinal implant-associated infection to permit the evaluation of antimicrobial bone graft materials used in spinal fusion. STUDY DESIGN Rodent study of chronic spinal implant-associated infection. METHODS Instrumentation anchored in and spanning the vertebral bodies of L4 and L5 was inoculated with bioluminescent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA). Infection was monitored using an in vivo imaging system (IVIS) for 8 weeks. Spines were harvested and evaluated histologically, and colony-forming units (CFUs) were quantified in harvested implants and spinal tissue. RESULTS Postsurgical analysis of bacterial infection in vivo demonstrated stratification between MRSA and phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) control groups during the first 4 weeks of the 8-week infection period, indicating the successful establishment of acute infection. Over the 8-week chronic infection period, groups inoculated with 1 × 105 MRSA CFU and 1 × 106 MRSA CFU demonstrated significantly higher bioluminescence than groups inoculated with PBS control (p = 0.009 and p = 0.041 respectively). Histological examination at 8 weeks postimplantation revealed the presence of abscesses localized to implant placement in all MRSA inoculation groups, with the most pervasive abscess formation in samples inoculated with 1 × 105 MRSA CFU and 1 × 106 MRSA CFU. Quantification of CFU plated from harvested spinal tissue at 8 weeks post-implantation revealed the 1 × 105 MRSA CFU inoculation group as the only group with a significantly greater average CFU count compared to PBS control (p = 0.017). Further, CFU quantification from harvested spinal tissue was greater than CFU quantification from harvested implants across all inoculation groups. CONCLUSION Our model demonstrated that the inoculation dosage of 1 × 105 MRSA CFU exhibited the most robust chronic infection within instrumented vertebral bodies. This dosage had the greatest difference in bioluminescence signal from control (p < 0.01), the lowest mortality (0% compared to 50% for samples inoculated with 1 × 106 MRSA CFU), and a significantly higher amount of CFUs from harvested spine samples than CFUs from control harvested spine samples. Further, histological analysis confirmed the reliability of this novel rodent model of implanted-associated infection to establish infection and biofilm formation of MRSA for all inoculation groups. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This model is intended to simulate the infection of instrumentation used in spinal fusion surgeries concerning implant locality and material. This model may evaluate potential antimicrobial and osteogenic biomaterials and investigate the relationship between implant-associated infection and failed fusion.
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- Trevor DeMourdant
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ein Kerem PO Box 12271, Jerusalem 9112102 , Israel
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Meyer 7-109 Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Cullari ML, Aguer SA, Lloyd R. Unexpected Bacteriological Finding Using Sonication in Revision Spine Surgery (Report of Two Cases). THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2023; 11:429-433. [PMID: 37404300 PMCID: PMC10314984 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2023.71877.3353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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The number of spine surgeries around the world is increasing in recent years. Each time, new techniques and minimal invasive procedures are developing. However, the incidence of postoperative spinal infections (PSII) ranges from 0.7% to 20%. In cases of infection, identification of the pathogen is essential to apply the appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Most of the usual techniques are based on the recovery of samples from the periprosthetic tissue followed by inoculation in culture media. In the last years, the presence of biofilm-forming bacteria has increased, which has the ability to decrease the sensitivity of the traditional culture method. The application of sonication prior to culture on the rescued inert material, disrupts the biofilm and generates a significantly higher recovery of bacterial growth compared to conventional tissue culture. We present a case series from our service of patients undergoing apparently aseptic lumbar spine revision surgery with positive culture by sonication.
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- Orthopedic Surgery British Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Sarraj M, Alqahtani A, Thornley P, Koziarz F, Bailey CS, Freire-Archer M, Bhanot K, Kachur E, Bhandari M, Oitment C. Management of deep surgical site infections of the spine: a Canadian nationwide survey. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY (HONG KONG) 2022; 8:443-452. [PMID: 36606001 PMCID: PMC9808097 DOI: 10.21037/jss-22-47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Background Deep surgical site infections after spinal instrumentation represent a significant source of patient morbidity and poorer outcomes. Given lack of evidence or guidelines on the variety of procedural options in the management of deep spine surgical site infections, the purpose of this survey was to document and investigate the use of these techniques across Canada. Methods A 34-question survey evaluating surgical techniques for irrigation and debridement in postoperative thoracolumbar infection was distributed to Canadian adult spine surgeons. Results were analyzed qualitatively, and comparisons by specialty, years of training, and number of cases were completed using Fischer's exact tests. We defined consensus as >70% agreement. Results We received 53 responses (62% response rate) from a comprehensive sample of Canadian adult spine surgeons. There was a consensus to retain hardware (80%) and interbody implants (93%) in acute infection, to retain interbody implants in chronic/recurrent infection (71%), and application of topical antibiotics in recurrent infection (85%). There was consensus on the use of absorbable suture to close fascia in acute (83%) and chronic (87%) infection. Eighty-five percent of surgeons used nonabsorbable materials such as Nylon or staples for skin closure in chronic infection, however, there was no consensus in acute infection. Surgeons varied significantly in type, volume and pressure of fluids, adjuvant solvents, graft management, use of topical antibiotics acutely, and the use of negative pressure wound therapy. Partial hardware exchange was controversial. Additionally, specialty or surgeon experience had no impact on management strategy. Conclusions This survey demonstrates significant heterogeneity amongst Canadian adult spine surgeons regarding key steps in the surgical management of deep instrumented spine infection, concordant with scarce literature addressing these steps.
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- Mohamed Sarraj
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada;,London Health Science Centre Combined Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Program, Schulich School of Medicine, Western University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Science Centre Combined Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Program, Schulich School of Medicine, Western University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Grand River Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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Lee JM, Lee D, Christiansen S, Hagedorn JM, Chen Z, Deer T. Spinal Cord Stimulation in Special Populations: Best Practices from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience to Improve Safety and Efficacy. J Pain Res 2022; 15:3263-3273. [PMID: 36304486 PMCID: PMC9594348 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s372921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Chronic bleeding disorders, allergy to implants, and chronic infections are all complicating factors when considering neuromodulation therapies. The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) determined a need for clinical guidance in these special patient populations that have increased risk of complications, in order to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes with device implantation. The purpose of this publication was to review the published literature and explore the unique clinical challenges encountered among several special patient populations with relation to spinal cord stimulation. The executive board of the ASPN appointed a diverse group of well-established physicians to develop best practice guidelines regarding spinal cord stimulation implantation in these special populations. The physicians used the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) structured guidelines for grading and level of certainty to make evidence-based recommendations about clinical practice. Where sufficient evidence was lacking to justify a USPSTF ranking, the physicians queried experts in neuromodulation and achieved consensus. These best practices and interventional guideline found the evidence for the use of neuromodulation in specialized patient populations to be relatively modest.
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- Jennifer M Lee
- Department of Sports & Spine, EvergreenHealth Medical Group, Kirkland, WA, USA,Correspondence: Jennifer M Lee, Email
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- Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery Medical Group, Fullerton, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA
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- The Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias, Charleston, WV, USA
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Delayed Esophageal Perforation Diagnosed 12 Years After Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion: A Case Report and Review of Current Literature. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022; 6:01979360-202210000-00003. [PMID: 36227832 PMCID: PMC9575766 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Esophageal perforation associated with anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a rare but serious complication. ACDF-related esophageal perforations can be acute or delayed. Delayed perforations more than 10 years after ACDF are exceedingly rare. Here, a delayed esophageal perforation discovered 12 years after a three-level ACDF is presented. This case highlights two main points. First, all diverticula after an ACDF warrant close clinical monitoring. Second, routine follow-up should be performed for patients with screw pullout to assist in early diagnosis of delayed esophageal perforation.
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Bioactive Silicon Nitride Implant Surfaces with Maintained Antibacterial Properties. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13030129. [PMID: 36135564 PMCID: PMC9500919 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is a promising biomaterial, currently used in spinal fusion implants. Such implants should result in high vertebral union rates without major complications. However, pseudarthrosis remains an important complication that could lead to a need for implant replacement. Making silicon nitride implants more bioactive could lead to higher fusion rates, and reduce the incidence of pseudarthrosis. In this study, it was hypothesized that creating a highly negatively charged Si3N4 surface would enhance its bioactivity without affecting the antibacterial nature of the material. To this end, samples were thermally, chemically, and thermochemically treated. Apatite formation was examined for a 21-day immersion period as an in-vitro estimate of bioactivity. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria were inoculated on the surface of the samples, and their viability was investigated. It was found that the thermochemically and chemically treated samples exhibited enhanced bioactivity, as demonstrated by the increased spontaneous formation of apatite on their surface. All modified samples showed a reduction in the bacterial population; however, no statistically significant differences were noticed between groups. This study successfully demonstrated a simple method to improve the in vitro bioactivity of Si3N4 implants while maintaining the bacteriostatic properties.
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Vacuum Sealing Drainage for Primary Thoracolumbar Spondylodiscitis: A Technical Note. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9248972. [PMID: 35983250 PMCID: PMC9381288 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9248972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Primary spinal infection is a challenge for neurosurgeons. Here, for the first time, we introduced the vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) sponge into the intervertebral space for the primary thoracolumbar infection treatment. This study included 6 bedridden patients with thoracolumbar spondylodiscitis without deformity formation. All 6 patients were treated with the VSD in our hospital from June 30, 2018, to August 31, 2019. All 6 cases of thoracolumbar infection achieved clinical cure at 3-month follow-up, and no surgical-related mortalities occurred in our series. One patient died of acute cerebral infarction 5 months after surgery, and the remaining 5 patients completed a 12-month follow-up without recurrence. The JOA score of all 6 cases improved significantly after VSD treatment. VSD is feasible for safe and effective treatment for primary thoracolumbar infection. The short-term follow-up effect is definite.
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Late spinal infections are more common after pediatric than after adult spinal deformity surgery. Spine Deform 2022; 10:817-823. [PMID: 35304726 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00494-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the incidence, timing, and microbiologic factors associated with late spinal infection (onset ≥ 6 months after index operation) in pediatric versus adult spinal deformity patients who underwent instrumented posterior spinal fusion (PSF). METHODS We retrospectively queried our institutional database for pediatric (aged ≤ 21 years) and adult patients who underwent instrumented PSF from 2000 to 2015. Inclusion criteria were > 12-month follow-up, spinal arthrodesis spanning 4 or more levels, and idiopathic or degenerative spinal deformity. We included 1260 patients (755 pediatric, 505 adult). Incidence, timing, and microbiologic and operative parameters of late spinal infections were compared using chi-squared and Fisher exact tests. Alpha = 0.05. RESULTS Late spinal infection occurred in 28 (3.7%) pediatric and 2 (0.39%) adult patients (p = 0.009). Mean onset of infection was 4.2 years (range 0.7-12) in pediatric patients and 4.0 years (range 0.7-7.3) in adults (p = 0.93). Pediatric patients underwent arthrodesis spanning more levels (mean ± standard deviation, 10 ± 2.0) compared with adults (8.4 ± 3.3) (p < 0.001). Adults experienced greater intraoperative blood loss (2085 ± 1491 mL) compared with pediatric patients (796 ± 452 mL) (p < 0.001). Culture samples yielded positive growth in 11 pediatric and 2 adult cases. Propionibacterium and coagulase-negative staphylococci were the most commonly detected microorganisms in both cohorts. CONCLUSION Late spinal infections were significantly more common in pediatric patients than in adults after instrumented PSF for spinal deformity. Skin and indolent microorganisms were the primary identifiable causative bacteria in both cohorts. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Yudistira A, Asmiragani S, Imran AW, Sugiarto MA. Surgical Site Infection Management following Spinal Instrumentation Surgery: Implant Removal vs. Implant Retention: an Updated Systematical Review. Acta Inform Med 2022; 30:115-120. [PMID: 35774842 PMCID: PMC9233457 DOI: 10.5455/aim.2022.30.115-120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Background The number of lumbar spine surgery increased in recent years. Spinal instrumentation surgery was an integral component in the treatment of spinal pathologies, which can cause surgical site infection (SSI). Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity after spinal instrumentation surgery. The management of SSI was implant retention and removal is still unclear. Objective The objective of this literature is to systematically review the implant removal and retention method for SSI management after spinal instrumentation surgery. Methods We searched in PubMed and ScienceDirect for cohort and randomized control trial studies in English, published between 2002 and 2022, which had data on patients with spinal instrumentation surgery. The underlying disease, comorbidities, common bacteria, type of infection, the onset of infection, implant removal, and retention percentage and recommendation were analyzed. Bias analysis using Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment. Results We included 15 studies with a total sample were 2.584 with an average of age 15 to 66 years old. The most common organism detected were S. Aureus, MRSA, and S. Epidermis. The most common surgical procedure indications were degenerative followed by scoliosis. Implant removal and retention rate were 0-100% and 0-90,32% respectively. Implant removal is more frequently used in patients after spinal instrumentation surgery than the implant retention method. Conclusion Implant retention can be performed in case of SSI is < 3 months after surgery. Implant removal is recommended if the incidence of SSI is > 3 months. Empirical antibiotics therapy is necessary to reduce the possibility of implant removal after debridement. Further studies on the effect of implant removal and retention in patients on infection recurrence, pain, and quality of life of patients are needed.
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- Andhika Yudistira
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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Pharyngoesophageal Damage from Hardware Extrusion at an Average of 7.5 Years After Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion: A Case Series, Discussion of Risk Factors, and Guide for Management. World Neurosurg 2022; 160:e189-e198. [PMID: 34990840 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.110] [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] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We present a single-institution case series of patients who experienced pharyngoesophageal damage, specifically from extruded hardware occurring at an average of 7.5 years after anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF). METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients who had undergone ACDF with subsequent delayed pharyngoesophageal perforation or erosion from extruded hardware ≥1 year after surgery. A discussion of the literature surrounding this complication, including risk factors and management, is also presented. RESULTS Nine patients were identified (average age 58 years, 66.7% male) among a total of 4122 ACDF patients (incidence: 0.22%). Average time to injury was 7.5 years. Indications for initial ACDF were degenerative cervical disease (n = 7), ankylosing spondylitis (n = 1), and cervical fracture (n = 1). Eight patients had prior multilevel ACDF spanning 2 (n = 4), 3 (n = 1), or 4 levels (n = 2). Fusion levels for prior ACDF included C5-C7 (n = 3), C3-C7 (n = 2), C4-C7 (n = 1), C4-C6 (n = 1), C2-C5 (n = 1), and C6-C7 (n = 1). Pharyngoesophageal injuries included esophageal perforation (n = 3), pharyngeal perforation (n = 2), esophageal erosion (n = 3), and pharyngoesophageal erosion (n = 1). In most (n = 6) cases, the cause of pharyngoesophageal damage was due to ≥1 extruded screws. Dysphagia (n = 8) was the most common presenting symptom. For perforations (n = 5), 2 repairs used a rotational flap to reinforce a primary closure; the other 3 cases were repaired via primary closure. CONCLUSIONS Pharyngoesophageal damage caused by extruded hardware may occur several years after ACDF. These delayed complications are difficult to predict. Proper screw placement may be the most important factor for minimizing the chances of this potentially devastating complication, particularly with multilevel constructs.
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Predictive Factors for Successful Treatment of Deep Incisional Surgical Site Infections following Instrumented Spinal Surgeries: Retrospective Review of 1832 Cases. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12020551. [PMID: 35204640 PMCID: PMC8871453 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12020551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major complication in spinal instrumentation that is often difficult to treat. The purpose of this study was to identify and determine prognostic indicators for successful treatment of spine instrumentation SSI. Methods: Retrospectively, spine surgery cases were examined on SSI diagnosis. Post-instrumentation SSI patients were categorized as “Successful” if SSI subsided after single debridement. Patients in whom SSI did not subsided and/or required removal of instrumentation were classified as “Challenging”. We investigated the relation of treatment outcomes to patients and treatment factors. Results: A total of 1832 spinal instrumentation cases were recognized with 44 (2.40%) SSI cases. White blood cell count, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, causative bacteria (i.e., S. Aureus or MRSA), trauma injury, and early-stage antimicrobial agent sensitivity correlated with treatment prognosis. Multivariate analysis highlighted CRP levels and applying early-stage sensitive antibiotics as potential impactful predictive factors for successful treatment. Conclusions: Our results demonstrated that early selection of sensitive antimicrobial agents is critical and emphasizes the potential for early-stage classification methods such as Gram staining. Additionally, S. Aureus and MRSA SSI formed significantly more challenging infections to treat, thus requiring consideration when deciding on instrumentation retention. These factors offer promising aspects for further large-scale studies.
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[Perforator-based keystone flap in the reconstruction of extensive tissue defects after lumbosacral spondylodesis]. Unfallchirurg 2022; 125:975-982. [PMID: 34981136 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prolonged surgical site infections after spinal fusion surgery may lead to exposure of the implant due to the formation of extensive tissue defects and endanger the clinical outcome. OBJECTIVE This study aims to enlighten the role of the keystone perforator flap method in the reconstruction of lumbar soft tissue defects. MATERIAL AND METHODS The retrospective study included 11 consecutive patients with a wound dehiscence of over 6 × 6 cm defect area persisting for 2 weeks after spinal fusion. The keystone perforator flap was applied for the reconstruction of tissue defects, whereas the arterial blood supply of the flaps was based on the intramuscular and intermuscular perforating branches of the dorsal branches of the lumbar arteries. RESULTS The median age of our cohort was 58 years. The median body mass index (BMI) and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) were 29.9 and 3.4, respectively. In eight cases a lumbosacral was carried out whereas in the remaining series a lumbar fusion was performed. In the course of the subsequent wound revision, on average 4 applications of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) were performed. The average defect size was 7.5 cm in width and 16.5 cm in length. The microbiological analysis of the tissue samples obtained intraoperatively after repeated NPWT revealed positive evidence of pathogenic bacteria in all cases. The average duration of inpatient treatment after flap surgery was 15 days, which was significantly shorter than the NPWT management of the open defect wounds (15.5 ± 2.5 vs. 37 ± 16.5, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The keystone perforator flap offers a stable coverage for soft tissue defects and supports infection control after spinal fusion.
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Kim LD, Astur Neto N, Mendonça RGMD, Gotfryd AO, Caffaro MFS, Coviello CCC, Ribeiro TC, Klautau GB, Salles MJC, Meves R. CORRELATION OF POSTOPERATIVE INFECTION WITH THE ETIOLOGY OF THE DISEASE IN SPINAL SURGERY WITH INSTRUMENTATION. COLUNA/COLUMNA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s1808-185120222102234612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of postoperative infection in surgeries of the spine with instrumentation in our service, and whether there is a correlation between the rate of postoperative infection and the etiology of the indication for the primary surgical procedure. Methodology: A retrospective search through medical records of patients who underwent spinal surgery with instrumentation in our hospital between 2015 and 2019 was performed, and the ones that evolved with acute or chronic postoperative infection with need for surgical cleaning to resolve it were selected. Cases of non-instrumented surgery, primary infection of the spine (osteomyelitis and spondylodiscitis) and superficial infection of the surgical wound without the need for surgical cleaning were excluded. Results: The rate of postoperative infection was 11.6%. In this group of patients who evolved with this complication, most were submitted to surgery primarily for trauma (38.9%), followed by degenerative disease (30.8%), neoplasm (19.2%), and deformity (15, 4%). However, when we analyzed these patients comparing them with the total number of cases of spinal surgery with instrumentation performed in the period, we obtained a higher prevalence of infection in patients operated for deformity (17.6%), followed by degenerative disease (13%), neoplasm (11.4%) and trauma (9.9%). This difference did not prove to be statistically significant (p = 0.79), nor the correlation with sex and age. Conclusion: In our study, proportionally, there was a difference in the prevalence of postoperative infection according to the etiological indication, being higher in cases operated for deformity, mainly due to neuromuscular disease. Level of evidence IV; A case series therapeutic study.
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Hickmann AK, Bratelj D, Pirvu T, Loibl M, Mannion AF, O'Riordan D, Fekete T, Jeszenszky D, Eberhard N, Vogt M, Achermann Y, Haschtmann D. Management and outcome of spinal implant-associated surgical site infections in patients with posterior instrumentation: analysis of 176 cases. 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 2021; 31:489-499. [PMID: 34718863 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06978-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The management of implant-associated surgical site infections (SSI) in patients with posterior instrumentation is challenging. Evidence regarding the most appropriate treatment and the need for removal of implants is equivocal. We sought to evaluate the management and outcome of such patients at our institution. METHODS We searched our prospectively documented databases for eligible patients with posterior spinal instrumentation, excluding the cervical spine (January 2008-June 2018). Patient files were reviewed, demographic data and treatment details were recorded. Patient-reported outcome (PRO) was assessed with the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) preoperatively and postoperatively at 3 and 12 months. RESULTS A total of 170 patients underwent 210 revisions for 176 SSIs. Two-thirds presented within four weeks (105/176, 59.7%, median 22.5d, 7d-11.1y). The most common pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus (n = 79/210, 37.6%) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (n = 56/210, 26.7%). Debridement and implant retention was performed in 135/210 (64.3%) revisions and partial replacement in 62/210 (29.5%). In 28/176 SSI (15.9%), persistent infection required multiple revisions (≤ 4). Surgery was followed by intravenous and oral antimicrobial treatment (10-12w). In 139/176 SSIs (79%) with ≥ 1y follow-up, infection was cured in 115/139 (82.7%); relapse occurred in 9 (relapse rate: 5.1%). Two patients (1.4%) died. COMI decreased significantly (8.2 ± 1.5 vs. 4.8 ± 2.9, p < 0.0001) over 12 months. 72.7% of patients were (very) satisfied with their care. CONCLUSION Patients with SSI after posterior (thoraco-)lumbo(-sacral) instrumentation can be successfully treated in most cases with surgical and specific antibiotic treatment. An interdisciplinary approach is recommended. Loose implants should be replaced. In some cases, multiple revisions may be necessary. Patient outcomes were satisfactory.
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- Anne-Katrin Hickmann
- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacher Str. 95, 9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Spine Center Division, Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Spine Center Division, Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Zurich/University Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Consulting Clinical Infectious Diseases, Kantonsspital Zug, Zug, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Zurich/University Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland
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Hersh A, Young R, Pennington Z, Ehresman J, Ding A, Kopparapu S, Cottrill E, Sciubba DM, Theodore N. Removal of instrumentation for postoperative spine infection: systematic review. J Neurosurg Spine 2021; 35:376-388. [PMID: 34243152 DOI: 10.3171/2020.12.spine201300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Currently, no consensus exists as to whether patients who develop infection of the surgical site after undergoing instrumented fusion should have their implants removed at the time of wound debridement. Instrumentation removal may eliminate a potential infection nidus, but removal may also destabilize the patient's spine. The authors sought to summarize the existing evidence by systematically reviewing published studies that compare outcomes between patients undergoing wound washout and instrumentation removal with outcomes of patients undergoing wound washout alone. The primary objectives were to determine 1) whether instrumentation removal from an infected wound facilitates infection clearance and lowers morbidity, and 2) whether the chronicity of the underlying infection affects the decision to remove instrumentation. METHODS PRISMA guidelines were used to review the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases to identify studies that compared patients with implants removed and patients with implants retained. Outcomes of interest included mortality, rate of repeat wound washout, and loss of correction. RESULTS Fifteen articles were included. Of 878 patients examined in these studies, 292 (33%) had instrumentation removed. Patient populations were highly heterogeneous, and outcome data were limited. Available data suggested that rates of reoperation, pseudarthrosis, and death were higher in patients who underwent instrumentation removal at the time of initial washout. Three studies recommended that instrumentation be uniformly removed at the time of wound washout. Five studies favored retaining the original instrumentation. Six studies favored retention in early infections but removal in late infections. CONCLUSIONS The data on this topic remain heterogeneous and low in quality. Retention may be preferred in the setting of early infection, when the risk of underlying spine instability is still high and the risk of mature biofilm formation on the implants is low. However, late infections likely favor instrumentation removal. Higher-quality evidence from large, multicenter, prospective studies is needed to reach generalizable conclusions capable of guiding clinical practice.
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Benavent E, Rodríguez-Pardo D, Ulldemolins M, Sobrino-Diaz B, Bustinduy MJ, Escudero-Sanchez R, Nodar A, Sorli L, Del Toro López MD, Bahamonde A, Vilchez HH, Duran J, Muñez E, Rodriguez-Montserrat D, García-País MJ, Pellisé F, Núñez-Pereira S, Caballero-Martinez LF, Cobo J, Pérez-Rodríguez MT, Ariza J, Pigrau C, Murillo O. Infections after spine instrumentation: effectiveness of short antibiotic treatment in a large multicentre cohort. J Antimicrob Chemother 2021; 76:1085-1093. [PMID: 33496335 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaa548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Available information about infection after spine instrumentation (IASI) and its management are scarce. We aimed to analyse DAIR (debridement, antibiotics and implant retention) prognosis and evaluate effectiveness of short antibiotic courses on early forms. METHODS Multicentre retrospective study of patients with IASI managed surgically (January 2010-December 2016). Risk factors for failure were analysed by multivariate Cox regression and differences between short and long antibiotic treatment were evaluated with a propensity score-matched analysis. RESULTS Of the 411 IASI cases, 300 (73%) presented in the first month after surgery, 48 in the second month, 22 in the third and 41 thereafter. Infections within the first 2 months (early cases) occurred mainly to older patients, with local inflammatory signs and predominance of Enterobacteriaceae, unlike those in the later periods. When managed with DAIR, prognosis of early cases was better than later ones (failure rate 10.4% versus 26.1%, respectively; P = 0.02). Risk factors for DAIR failure in early cases were female sex, Charlson Score, large fusions (>6 levels) and polymicrobial infections (adjusted HRs of 2.4, 1.3, 2.6 and 2.26, respectively). Propensity score matching proved shorter courses of antibiotics (4-6 weeks) as effective as longer courses (failure rates 11.4% and 10.5%, respectively; P = 0.870). CONCLUSIONS IASIs within the first 2 months could be managed effectively with DAIR and shorter antibiotic courses. Clinicians should be cautious when faced with patients with comorbidities, large fusions and/or polymicrobial infections.
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- Eva Benavent
- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, IDIBELL, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, IDIBELL, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Regional Universitario Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Disease Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Internal Medicine Department and Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Galicia Sur, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital del Mar, Infectious Pathology and Antimicrobials Research Group (IPAR), Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), CEXS-Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Unidad Clínica de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Microbiología y Medicina Preventiva, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, CSIC, Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBiS), Seville, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario del Bierzo, León, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Parc Tauli de Sabadell, University Autonoma of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Disease Unit and Microbiology Departments, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitari de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Disease Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Internal Medicine Department and Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Galicia Sur, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, IDIBELL, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, IDIBELL, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI RD16/0016/0003), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Schömig F, Bürger J, Hu Z, Pruß A, Klotz E, Pumberger M, Hipfl C. Intraoperative blood loss as indicated by haemoglobin trend is a predictor for the development of postoperative spinal implant infection-a matched-pair analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:393. [PMID: 34144708 PMCID: PMC8212517 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02537-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background With a reported rate of 0.7–20%, postoperative spinal implant infection (PSII) is one of the most common complications after spine surgery. While in arthroplasty both haematoma formation and perioperative blood loss have been identified as risk factors for developing periprosthetic joint infections and preoperative anaemia has been associated with increased complication rates, literature on the aetiology of PSII remains limited. Methods We performed a matched-pair analysis of perioperative haemoglobin (Hb) and haematocrit (Hct) levels in aseptic and septic spine revision surgeries. 317 patients were included, 94 of which were classified as septic according to previously defined criteria. Patients were matched according to age, body mass index, diabetes, American Society of Anesthesiologists score and smoking habits. Descriptive summaries for septic and aseptic groups were analysed using Pearson chi-squared for categorical or Student t test for continuous variables. Results Fifty patients were matched and did not differ significantly in their reason for revision, mean length of hospital stay, blood transfusion, operating time, or number of levels operated on. While there was no significant difference in preoperative Hb or Hct levels, the mean difference between pre- and postoperative Hb was higher in the septic group (3.45 ± 1.25 vs. 2.82 ± 1.48 g/dL, p = 0.034). Conclusions We therefore show that the intraoperative Hb-trend is a predictor for the development of PSII independent of the amount of blood transfusions, operation time, number of spinal levels operated on and hospital length of stay, which is why strategies to reduce intraoperative blood loss in spine surgery need to be further studied.
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- Friederike Schömig
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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Cho MK, Lee BJ, Chang JH, Kim YM. Thoracic pyogenic infectious spondylitis presented as pneumothorax: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:1402-1407. [PMID: 33644208 PMCID: PMC7896695 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i6.1402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pyogenic infectious spondylitis (PIS) is a rare condition, with an incidence between 0.2 and 2 cases per 100000 per annum. It’s most common symptom—back or neck pain—occurs in more than 90% of cases. Herein, we reported a case of thoracic PIS accompanied by pneumothorax in a 65-year-old male patient.
CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man presented with right chest pain and dyspnea. The initial erect posteroanterior chest radiography revealed pneumothorax, which was further evaluated by chest computed tomography, revealing pleural effusion in the right lung and a paravertebral abscess with bony destruction of vertebral body. Based on magnetic resonance imaging, the patient was diagnosed with thoracic infectious spondylitis with an anterior paravertebral abscess. He was prescribed antibiotics and underwent neurosurgery due to aggravated symptoms and neurologic deficit. Tissue examination revealed that the cause of pleural effusion and pneumothorax was Staphylococcus aureus infection contiguously spread to lung pleura. After several surgical treatments with intravenous antibiotic therapy for two months and transition to oral antibiotics (rifampin 600 mg qd and ciprofloxacin 500 mg bid), the patient received physical therapy to recover balance. One month after discharge, the patient had no chest pain or dyspnea, and exhibited no elevation in inflammatory markers or new thoracic lesions.
CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the very first report of a case of thoracic PIS with pneumothorax.
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- Mi-Kyung Cho
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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One-stage posterior debridement, autogenous spinous process bone graft and instrumentation for single segment lumbar pyogenic spondylitis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:3065. [PMID: 33542353 PMCID: PMC7862586 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82695-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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To compare the surgical outcomes of autogenous spinous process with iliac bone graft in managing single segment lumbar pyogenic spondylitis (PS) after posterior debridement and instrumentation. We performed a retrospective study for adult patients with single level lumbar PS. 60 patients with single segment lumbar PS underwent one-stage posterior debridement, autogenous bone graft and instrumentations. The patients were divided into Group A (autogenous iliac bone) and Group B (autogenous spinous process). Preoperative Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was analyzed to assess the comorbidity. Low back pain was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Neurological status was assessed with the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scale. Clinical infection index including the C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was also reviewed. Moreover, fusion and changes of sagittal alignment were investigated radiologically. There was a significantly longer operative time, hospital stay and greater blood loss in group A. The VAS scores improved significantly at each follow-up interval and post-operative VAS score was significantly lower in group B. At the last follow-up, ESR and CRP returned to normal for all patients. There was at least one grade level improvement in ASIA score. No statistical difference in corrected rate, loss of sagittal angle and lumbar lordosis was found between the two groups. There was no significant difference in fusion rate, mean fusion time and complications between the two groups. Compared with iliac bone graft, the autogenous spinous process bone graft can be less invasive and painful for the single segment lumbar PS. One-stage posterior debridement, autogenous spinous process bone graft and instrumentation can provide satisfactory results for appropriate cases.
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Prevalence of Occult Infections in Posterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:25-31. [PMID: 32453165 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to determine the rate of occult infection after instrumented spine surgery in presumed aseptic patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The reported incidence rate of delayed/occult infection determined by positive culture swabs after instrumented spine surgery in prospective studies is 0.2%-6.9%. However, this rate may be higher as delayed infections are challenging to diagnose. Fever can be absent and inflammatory markers are often normal. If indolent organisms exist in low concentrations surrounding the instrumentation, these organisms can possibly avoid detection and disrupt bone formation leading to instrumentation loosening, pain generation, and/or failure of a solid fusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included 50 consecutive presumed aseptic patients undergoing a posterior revision requiring removal of instrumentation at least 6 months following their index procedure. Common markers of infection were examined preoperatively. Multiple culture swabs were taken directly from the removed instrumentation and cultured for 14 days. RESULTS Of the 50 patients, 19 (38%) were culture-positive (CP) for bacteria upon removal of their instrumentation, with 14 patients (28%) having ≥2 positive specimens of the same organism. The average length of time between the index procedure and the revision surgery was 4.55 years (range: 0.53-21 y). Polymicrobial infections were found in 26% (5/19) of CP patients. The most prevalent microorganism found was Propionibacterium acnes, in 63% (12/19) of CP patients. There was no significant difference between CP and culture-negative patients regarding preoperative markers for infection, age, or length between index and revision procedures. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicate a positive culture rate of 38% in presumed aseptic patients who had previously undergone instrumented spine surgery. These results are consistent with other retrospective studies and are >6 times greater than any previous prospective study utilizing culture swabs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level-III.
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Prinz V, Vajkoczy P. Surgical revision strategies for postoperative spinal implant infections (PSII). JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY (HONG KONG) 2020; 6:777-784. [PMID: 33447683 PMCID: PMC7797799 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Over the last years the number of spine surgeries with instrumentation has grown to an indispensable column in the treatment for different pathologies of the spine. A further increase in the incidence of instrumented spinal surgery is expected throughout the next years. Although the implementation and development of new techniques offer faster and more minimal invasive procedures, shortening surgery time, reducing soft tissue injury and revision due to hardware misplacement, the incidence of postoperative spinal implant infections (PSII) remains high. PSII related complications and revision procedures pose an enormous socioeconomic burden. Therefore, standardized strategies and protocols for treatment of PSII are urgently needed. While in former times hardware exchange or hardware removal was common practise in the field of spine surgery this approach has changed over the last years. Although the evidence from clinical studies in the field of PSII is of limited evidence, critical variables for revision strategies of PSII have been identified. Further, to quickly advance in the field of PSII it is certainly important to extrapolate and learn using data regarding the management from other fields of prosthetic joint infections. This should include clinical as well as experimental work in particular in the context of the biofilm, sonication as well as microbiological concepts. Over the last years, at our institution standardized procedures for diagnostic, surgical as well as antimicrobial treatment have been developed, based on the latest recommendations in peer-reviewed literature and our own data. Here we give an overview about surgical revision strategies for PSII and discuss the key points of our standardized protocol.
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- Vincent Prinz
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Jägersberg M, Feihl S, Ringel F. Future directions of postoperative spinal implant infections. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:814-819. [PMID: 33447687 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This article outlines some promising future concepts against postoperative spinal implant infections on the basis of today available literature. The ever-adapting bacteria causing this common complication compel a corresponding continuous research about best effective treatment. The aim is to give a perspective on several future attack-points: surgical infection prevention strategies such as technical optimization of implants and surgical technique; faster diagnostic tools to detect infection, especially in the context of late infections with low-virulent germs and with regard to decision-making in the course of the surgical workflow; and combined surgical and medical treatment options against implant infections. The surgical treatment section will also state open issues concerning implant removal, and the medical treatment section will give an outlook to promising medical alternatives in a post-antibiotic era. To keep up in this field will be important to retain spine surgery in the future as the state-of-the-art treatment option for mandatory spinal interventions in the presence of tumor or trauma and even more so as an attractive option for patients with degenerative spinal disorder for improvement of their life quality.
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- Max Jägersberg
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Karczewski D, Pumberger M, Müller M, Andronic O, Perka C, Winkler T. Implications for diagnosis and treatment of peri-spinal implant infections from experiences in periprosthetic joint infections-a literature comparison and review. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:800-813. [PMID: 33447686 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Both, periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and peri-spinal implant infection (PSII) are serious complications occurring in arthroplasty and spine instrumentation with absolute numbers expected to rise in the next years. The currently existing literature data describing the characteristics of PSII are limited when compared to PJI studies. However, both PJI and PSII exhibit similarities concerning pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. This literature review aims at comparing PJI and PSII and to develop implications for diagnosis and treatment of PSII from existing studies about PJI. The review was performed on the basis of a structured PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Medline analysis and existing guidelines, with 99 references being included. The results indicate that specific terms like re-infection should be defined in the context of PSII based on existing definitions of PJI, that in vitro biofilm studies and studies analyzing different prosthesis surfaces in arthroplasty could be used for PSII, and that histopathology as an additional standard tool in PSII diagnosis might be helpful. In addition, the development of a standardized algorithm-based treatment system with antibiotic protocols, including long term suppression, for PSII similar to the ones existing for PJI is necessary.
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- Daniel Karczewski
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universit tsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universit tsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Schömig F, Gogia J, Caridi J. Epidemiology of postoperative spinal implant infections. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:762-764. [PMID: 33447680 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Friederike Schömig
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Schömig F, Putzier M. Clinical presentation and diagnosis of delayed postoperative spinal implant infection. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:772-776. [PMID: 33447682 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Friederike Schömig
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Palmowski Y, Bürger J, Kienzle A, Trampuz A. Antibiotic treatment of postoperative spinal implant infections. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:785-792. [PMID: 33447684 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Postoperative spinal implant infection (PSII) is a serious complication after spinal surgery. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for affected patients as well as significant costs for the healthcare system. Due to the formation of biofilm on foreign material, both diagnosis and treatment of PSII can pose a considerable challenge. Modern treatment protocols allow efficient eradication and good clinical outcomes in the majority of patients. In this article, we review the current antibiotic treatment concepts for PSII including the correct choice of antibiotics and their combination. In cases of late-onset PSII where the implants can be removed, two weeks of intravenous (IV) antibiotics followed by 4 weeks of oral antibiotics seem appropriate. If the implant needs to be retained, a 2-week IV antibiotic treatment should be followed by 10 weeks of oral antibiotic therapy with biofilm activity or, in case of problematic pathogens, a long-term suppression therapy. Initial empiric antibiotic therapy should cover staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci and Gram-negative bacilli as the most common pathogens. Antibiotic adjustments according to the type of pathogen and its antimicrobial susceptibility are essential for successful eradication of infection.
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- Yannick Palmowski
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany.,Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany
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Bürger J, Palmowski Y, Pumberger M. Comprehensive treatment algorithm of postoperative spinal implant infection. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:793-799. [PMID: 33447685 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Postoperative spinal implant infection (PSII) is a commonly found and serious complication after instrumented spinal surgery. Whereas early-onset PSII usually can be diagnosed by clinical symptoms, the diagnosis of late-onset PSII can be often made only by examination of intraoperatively collected samples. The treatment of PSII consists of surgical and antibiotic therapy schemes. In case of early PSII, the retention of spinal implants is a feasible option, whereas late PSII is usually treated by one-staged exchange of the spinal implants. Radical debridement of surrounding tissue should be performed in any case of PSII. The antibiotic treatment depends on either the implants can be removed or need to be retained or exchanged, respectively. If the causative pathogens are sensitive for biofilm-active antibiotic agents, the duration of antibiotic treatment amounts to 12 weeks with retention of spinal implants. In case of problematic pathogens, the application of antibiotics needs to be prolonged for an individual duration. Antibiotic treatment should always be initiated with an intravenous application for at least 2 weeks.
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- Justus Bürger
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Liao C, Li Y, Tjong SC. Polyetheretherketone and Its Composites for Bone Replacement and Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2858. [PMID: 33260490 PMCID: PMC7760052 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In this article, recent advances in the development, preparation, biocompatibility and mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its composites for hard and soft tissue engineering are reviewed. PEEK has been widely employed for fabricating spinal fusions due to its radiolucency, chemical stability and superior sterilization resistance at high temperatures. PEEK can also be tailored into patient-specific implants for treating orbital and craniofacial defects in combination with additive manufacturing process. However, PEEK is bioinert, lacking osseointegration after implantation. Accordingly, several approaches including surface roughening, thin film coating technology, and addition of bioactive hydroxyapatite (HA) micro-/nanofillers have been adopted to improve osseointegration performance. The elastic modulus of PEEK is 3.7-4.0 GPa, being considerably lower than that of human cortical bone ranging from 7-30 GPa. Thus, PEEK is not stiff enough to sustain applied stress in load-bearing orthopedic implants. Therefore, HA micro-/nanofillers, continuous and discontinuous carbon fibers are incorporated into PEEK for enhancing its stiffness for load-bearing applications. Among these, carbon fibers are more effective than HA micro-/nanofillers in providing additional stiffness and load-bearing capabilities. In particular, the tensile properties of PEEK composite with 30wt% short carbon fibers resemble those of cortical bone. Hydrophobic PEEK shows no degradation behavior, thus hampering its use for making porous bone scaffolds. PEEK can be blended with hydrophilic polymers such as polyglycolic acid and polyvinyl alcohol to produce biodegradable scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Chengzhu Liao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Ushirozako H, Hasegawa T, Yamato Y, Yoshida G, Yasuda T, Banno T, Arima H, Oe S, Mihara Y, Yamada T, Ide K, Watanabe Y, Nakai K, Imada T, Matsuyama Y. Does preoperative prognostic nutrition index predict surgical site infection after spine surgery? 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 2020; 30:1765-1773. [PMID: 33037485 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06622-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Malnutrition is reported as one of the risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI). The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a simple method for nutritional evaluation. However, little is known about the relationship between SSI and the PNI in patients after spine surgery. We aimed to determine independent predictors of SSI after spine surgery. METHODS We analyzed 1115 patients who underwent spine surgery (369 males, 746 females, mean age 56 years, follow-up period: at least 1 year). Patients were divided into SSI and non-SSI groups. Preoperative risk factors, including PNI (10 × serum albumin [g/dL] + 0.005 × total lymphocyte count [/μL]), were assessed. RESULTS Postoperatively, 43 patients (3.9%) experienced SSI. Univariate analysis showed that preoperative PNI (48.5 vs 51.7; p < 0.01), revision status (p < 0.05), male sex (p < 0.01), body mass index (BMI) (p < 0.05), and usage of anticoagulant agents (p < 0.05) differed significantly between the SSI and non-SSI groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative PNI (odds ratio [OR], 0.94; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.90-0.98; p < 0.01), male sex (OR, 2.64; 95% CI: 1.40-4.99; p < 0.01), length of surgery ≥ 180 min (OR, 2.78; 95% CI: 1.30-5.96; p < 0.01), BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (OR, 2.89; 95% CI: 1.20-6.97; p < 0.05), and revision status (OR, 2.30; 95% CI: 1.07-4.98; p < 0.05) were independently associated with SSI postoperatively. CONCLUSION Lower preoperative PNI was found to be a risk factor for SSI after spine surgery. Patients with lower preoperative PNI values should be cautioned about the risk of SSI and provide adequate informed consent.
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- Hiroki Ushirozako
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Omaezaki Municipal Hospital, Omaezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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Schömig F, Perka C, Pumberger M, Ascherl R. Implant contamination as a cause of surgical site infection in spinal surgery: are single-use implants a reasonable solution? - a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:634. [PMID: 32977778 PMCID: PMC7519515 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03653-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background In spine surgery, surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the main perioperative complications and is associated with a higher patient morbidity and longer patient hospitalization. Most factors associated with SSI are connected with asepsis during the surgical procedure and thus with contamination of implants and instruments used which can be caused by pre- and intraoperative factors. In this systematic review we evaluate the current literature on these causes and discuss possible solutions to avoid implant and instrument contamination. Methods A systematic literature search of PubMed addressing implant, instrument and tray contamination in orthopaedic and spinal surgery from 2001 to 2019 was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. All studies regarding implant and instrument contamination in orthopaedic surgery published in English language were included. Results Thirty-five studies were eligible for inclusion and were divided into pre- and intraoperative causes for implant and instrument contamination. Multiple studies showed that reprocessing of medical devices for surgery may be insufficient and lead to surgical site contamination. Regarding intraoperative causes, contamination of gloves and gowns as well as contamination via air are the most striking factors contributing to microbial contamination. Conclusions Our systematic literature review shows that multiple factors can lead to instrument or implant contamination. Intraoperative causes of contamination can be avoided by implementing behavior such as changing gloves right before handling an implant and reducing the instruments’ intraoperative exposure to air. In avoidance of preoperative contamination, there still is a lack of convincing evidence for the use of single-use implants in orthopaedic surgery.
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- Friederike Schömig
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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Oikonomidis S, Altenrath L, Westermann L, Bredow J, Eysel P, Scheyerer MJ. Implant-Associated Infection of Long-Segment Spinal Instrumentation: A Retrospective Analysis of 46 Consecutive Patients. Asian Spine J 2020; 15:234-243. [PMID: 32703924 PMCID: PMC8055457 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2019.0391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Study Design This single-center retrospective study analyzed patients with an implant-associated infection of spinal instrumentation (four or more segments) treated between 2010 and 2018. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the treatment of implant-associated infections of long-segment spinal instrumentation and to define risk factors for implant removal. Overview of Literature Implant-associated infection occurs in 0.7%–20% of spinal instrumentation. Significant blood loss, delayed reoperation, and use of effective antibiotics are reported risk factors for implant removal. Methods Patients with superficial infections not involving the implant were excluded. All patients received surgical and antibiotic treatments according to our interdisciplinary osteomyelitis board protocol. An infection was considered healed if a patient showed no signs of infection 1 year after termination of treatment. The patients were divided into an implant retention group and implant removal group, and their clinical and microbiological data were compared. Results Forty-six patients (27 women, 19 men) with an implant-associated infection of long-segment spinal instrumentation and mean age of 65.3±14.3 years (range, 22–89 years) were included. The mean length of the infected instrumentation was 6.5±2.4 segments (range, 4–13 segments). Implant retention was possible in 21 patients (45.7%); in the other 25 patients (54.3%), a part of or the entire implant required removal. Late infections were associated with implant removal, which correlated with longer hospitalization. Both groups showed high postoperative complication rates (50%) and high mortality rates (8.7%). In 39 patients (84.8%), infection was eradicated at a mean follow-up of 18.9±11.1 months (range, 12–60 months). Three patients (6.5%) were lost to follow-up. Conclusions Implant-associated infections of long-segment spinal instrumentations are associated with high complication and mortality rates. Late infections are associated with implant removal. Treatment should be interdisciplinary including orthopedic surgeons and clinical infectiologists.
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- Stavros Oikonomidis
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Screven R, Noureldine MHA, Krafft PR, Alikhani P. Expandable Titanium Cages in the Emergent Treatment of Severe Spinal Deformity Secondary to Osteomyelitis: A Series of Three Complex Cases. Asian J Neurosurg 2020; 15:397-404. [PMID: 32656140 PMCID: PMC7335120 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_28_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The literature lacks robust evidence on the benefits versus risks of instrumenting and fusing the spinal column in the setting of active osteomyelitis. We report three patients with vertebral osteomyelitis and subsequent severe and complex kyphotic deformities. Patients 1 and 2 had previous instrumentation that required revision because of hardware failure in the thoracic and thoracolumbar regions, respectively. Patient 3 developed a severe cervical kyphotic deformity at 2 months after being diagnosed and treated with antibiotics for osteomyelitis, necessitating emergent instrumentation and fusion. All the three patients are doing very well so far. Spinal instrumentation and fusion for correction of kyphotic deformity is sometimes necessary in the context of active osteomyelitis and should be done emergently and without hesitation when spinal cord injury from spinal instability is of concern.
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- Ryan Screven
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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Beydoun N, Tandon S, Krengel S, Johnson E, Palacio Bedoya F, Moore M, Refai D, Rouphael N. A Retrospective Chart Review on the Role of Suppressive Therapy in the Management of Spinal Infections Involving Hardware. Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa253. [PMID: 32715019 PMCID: PMC7372706 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background One percent to 8% of patients undergoing spinal instrumentation surgeries develop infections. There is no consensus on the medical and surgical management of these infections. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review based on International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, and Common Procedural Terminology codes relevant to spinal infections with hardware within Emory Healthcare over a 10-year period. Extracted data included patient demographics, clinical presentation, laboratory and microbiologic results, and surgical and medical management including choice and duration of suppressive therapy. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association of length of use of suppressive antibiotics with treatment success and to identify predictors of use of suppressive antibiotics. Results Of 869 records, 124 met inclusion criteria. Fifty patients (40.3%) had an infection that occurred after hardware placement, mostly within 3 months postsurgery, while the remainder had vertebral osteomyelitis that required hardware placement. After initial intravenous antibiotic treatment for ≥4 weeks, 72 patients (64.5%) were given suppressive antibiotics. The overall treatment success rate was 78.2%. In spinal infections involving hardware with gram-negative rods, patients were less likely to receive suppressive antibiotics, less likely to have hardware removed, and less likely to have treatment success compared with patients with infections with Staphylococcus species. Conclusions Management of spinal infections involving hardware should be tailored to the timing of onset of infection and causative organism. Further studies are needed to determine best management practices, particularly for gram-negative rod infections where the role of further suppressive antibiotics and hardware removal may be warranted.
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- Nour Beydoun
- Department of Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,The Hope Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- The Hope Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- The Hope Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- The Hope Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- The Hope Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Locoregional Flap Closure for High-risk Multilevel Spine Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2751. [PMID: 32440420 PMCID: PMC7209832 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Background: Postoperative wound complications pose a challenge to patients undergoing complex spine surgery. Long-term sequelae can be devastating including decreased quality of life, meningitis, prolonged hospital stay, and need for reoperation. Among high-risk patients, postoperative wound complications have been shown to approach 40% in the literature. The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors for postoperative complications following soft-tissue reconstruction after high-risk spine surgery with the hypothesis that it would result in significantly fewer postoperative wound complications. Methods: A retrospective review of 67 consecutive spine operations at an academic, tertiary care center was performed, evaluating outcomes with a single plastic surgeon in conjunction with the spine surgery team. Data regarding patient demographics, perioperative risk variables, flap type, location of defect, and postoperative outcomes were obtained through retrospective chart review. Complications included soft-tissue complications and a number of reoperations. A bivariate analysis was used to identify predictors of postoperative complication. These data were compared to literature-reported averages. Results: A total of 67 consecutive spinal reconstructive operations were included with a mean follow-up of 11.8 months. Thirty-seven patients (55.2%) underwent immediate reconstruction at the time of the index operation, and 30 (44.8%) underwent delayed reconstruction for secondary wound healing problems following the index operation (in which plastic surgery was not involved). The majority of both immediate (95%, n = 35) and delayed (100%, n = 30) patients was defined as high risk based on literature standards. Patients in this series demonstrated a 7.5% complication rate, compared to 18.7% complication rate in the literature. We did not find a difference between major wound complications in the immediate (8.1%) or delayed (6.7%) reconstructive setting (P > 0.99). There were no specific variables identified that predicted postoperative complications. Conclusion: This study illustrates a postoperative complication rate of 7.5% among patients undergoing paraspinous or locoregional muscle flap closure by plastic surgery, which is significantly lower than that reported in contemporary literature for these high-risk patients.
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Real-world experience of the role of 18F FDG PET-computed tomography in chronic spinal implant infection. Nucl Med Commun 2020; 41:715-720. [PMID: 32427702 DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The presence of postinstrumentation back pain in patients after undergoing spinal surgery is a well established phenomenon. So too is the presence of infection, both overt and subclinical which can be a source of pain. The accurate assessment of infection in patients with spinal implants in situ and no overt radiological or biochemical abnormalities frequently presents a diagnostic challenge. We present our experience spanning 5 years of using 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography (18F FDG PET)-computed tomography (CT) scans to aid the diagnostic process in treating presumed low-grade chronic implant infection. METHODS We undertook a retrospective analysis of all patients with spinal implants in place who were referred for 18F FDG PET-CT imaging over a 5-year period. All available images, case notes and laboratory results were reviewed. RESULTS Data pertaining to 49 patients were analysed, with infection diagnosed on 18F FDG PET-CT in 24 (45%) of those sent for scanning. Fifteen patients in the cohort underwent revision surgery, and 11 of whom had been diagnosed as infected on PET-CT. Confirmation of infection with positive microbiological sampling occurred in 8/11 giving a positive predictive value of 0.72 in our series. CONCLUSION We present a real-world experience of using 18F FDG PET-CT as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of patients with chronic pain after undergoing spinal implantation. We have found PET-CT to be a promising modality and would recommend multicentre collaboration to ensure reproducibility across more centres.
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Faust K, Schneider GH, Vajkoczy P. Utilization of the Intraoperative Mobile AIRO® CT Scanner in Stereotactic Surgery: Workflow and Effectiveness. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2020; 97:303-312. [PMID: 31962324 DOI: 10.1159/000504945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND In frame-based stereotactic surgery, intraoperative imaging is crucial. It generally follows a workflow including preoperative MRI and intraoperative frame-based CT. The intraoperative transport of the anesthetized and intubated patient to and from the CT unit can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Here, we report the first 50 patients who underwent stereotactic biopsies using the mobile AIRO® intraoperative CT (iCT) scanner. METHODS A conventional stereotactic frame was mounted to the AIRO® carbon table via carbon adapter. 0°gantry thin-slice iCT was performed. The imaging data were transferred to a conventional stereotaxy working unit. After fusion of the preoperative MRI and AIRO® iCT, the stereotactic system was built based on the iCT, and trajectories were calculated accordingly. RESULTS The frame-based stereotactic iCT was easy to implement and successfully accomplished in all patients. The MRI/iCT image fusion was feasible in all of the studies. A conclusive histological result was obtained in 46 of the 50 cases included. There was no bleeding complication. Net surgery time was reduced by 38 min, on average. CONCLUSION We conclude that the AIRO® system is a safe, easy-to-use, and sufficiently accurate iCT for CT frame-based stereotactic biopsy planning that results in a considerable reduction of surgery time. In the future, it remains to be evaluated if the accuracy rates and intraoperative workflow will permit its application in deep brain stimulation and other functional procedures as well.
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- Katharina Faust
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité University Hospital, Berlin, Germany,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité University Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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Kalfas F, Severi P, Scudieri C. Infection with Spinal Instrumentation: A 20-Year, Single-Institution Experience with Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management. Asian J Neurosurg 2019; 14:1181-1189. [PMID: 31903360 PMCID: PMC6896624 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_129_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Objective and Importance Instrumentation has become an integral component in the management of various spinal pathologies. The rate of infection varies from 2% to 20% of all instrumented spinal procedures. Postoperative spinal implant infection places patients at risk for pseudo-arthrosis, correction loss, spondylodiscitis, and adverse neurological sequelae and increases health-care costs. Materials and Methods We performed a cohort study of 1065 patients who underwent instrumented spinal procedures in our institution between 1995 and 2014. Fifty-one patients (4.79%) contracted postoperative spinal infection. Isolated bacterial species, infection severity, diagnosis/treatment timing, surgical/medical strategy treatment, and patient's medical background were evaluated to assess their relationship with management outcome. Results Multiple risk factors for postoperative spinal infection were identified. Infections may be early or delayed. C-reactive protein and magnetic resonance imaging are important diagnostic tools. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive therapy (debridement and parenteral antibiotics) were responsible for implant preservation in 49 of 51 cases, whereas implant removal noted in two cases was attributed to delayed treatment and uncontrolled infection with implant loosening or late infection with spondylodesis. Infection in the setting of instrumentation is more difficult to diagnose and treat due to biofilm. Conclusion Retention of the mechanically sound implants in early-onset infection permits fusion to occur, whereas delayed treatment and multiple comorbidities will most likely result in a lack of effectiveness in eradicating the infecting pathogens. An improved understanding of the role of biofilm and the development of newer spinal implants has provided insight into the pathogenesis and management of infected spinal implants. It is important to accurately identify and treat postoperative spinal infections. The treatment is multimodal and prolonged.
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- Fotios Kalfas
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Galliera Hospitals, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Galliera Hospitals, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, I.R.C.C.S. San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
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Shirai T, Tsuchiya H, Terauchi R, Tsuchida S, Mizoshiri N, Mori Y, Takeuchi A, Hayashi K, Yamamoto N, Ikoma K, Kubo T. A retrospective study of antibacterial iodine-coated implants for postoperative infection. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17932. [PMID: 31702678 PMCID: PMC6855576 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Postoperative infection is one of the most serious complications in orthopedic surgery. We have developed and use iodine-coated implants to prevent and treat postoperative infection in compromised hosts. This study evaluated outcomes using iodine-coated implants for postoperative infections.We treated 72 postoperative infected patients using iodine-coated implants. Of these, 38 were males and 34 were females, with a mean age of 59.3 years. The mean follow-up period was 5.6 years. The patients included 23 with an infection following total knee arthroplasty, 20 following total hip arthroplasty, 11 following osteosynthesis, 11 following spine surgery, 6 following tumor excision, and 1 following osteotomy. Of these, 37 underwent single-stage surgery and 35 underwent staged revision surgery. We performed staged surgery in any case with active infection. The survival of iodine-coated implants was determined using Kaplan-Meier analysis. White blood cell (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured pre- and postoperatively. To evaluate the systemic effects of iodine, serum thyroid hormone levels were examined.Five patients underwent re-revision surgery. In 3 patients, periprosthetic infection recurred at an average of 18 months after surgery. The reinfection rate was 4.2%. These patients recovered following reimplantation of iodine-coated prostheses. No patients required amputation. The survival rate of iodine-coated implants was 91%. There were no signs of infection at the latest follow-up. The median WBC level was nearly in the normal range, and CRP levels returned to normal within 4 weeks after surgery. No abnormalities of thyroid gland function were detected.Iodine-coated titanium implants can be very effective in the treatment of postoperative infections. An iodine coating can be safely applied to infected regions.
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- Toshiharu Shirai
- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho Kyoto
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Fanous AA, Kolcun JPG, Brusko GD, Paci M, Ghobrial GM, Nakhla J, Eleswarapu A, Lebwohl NH, Green BA, Gjolaj JP. Surgical Site Infection as a Risk Factor for Long-Term Instrumentation Failure in Patients with Spinal Deformity: A Retrospective Cohort Study. World Neurosurg 2019; 132:e514-e519. [PMID: 31449998 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) remains a complication of spine deformity surgery. Although fusion/instrumentation failure in the setting of SSI has been reported, few studies have investigated the relationship between these entities. We examine the relationship between early SSI and fusion/instrumentation failure after instrumented fusion in patients with thoracolumbar scoliosis. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained case series for patients undergoing spine surgery between January 1, 2006, and October 3, 2017. Inclusion criteria included age ≥18 years and surgery performed for correction of thoracolumbar scoliosis. Data collected included various demographic, clinical, and operative variables. RESULTS 532 patients met inclusion criteria, with 20 (4%) experiencing SSI. Diabetes mellitus was the only demographic risk factor for increased SSI (P = 0.026). Number of fused levels, blood volume loss, and operative time were similar between groups. Fusion/instrumentation failure occurred in 68 (13%) patients, 10 of whom (15%) had SSI, whereas of the 464 patients with no fusion/instrumentation failure, only 10 (2%) had SSI (P < 0.001). Of the 20 patients with SSI, 10 (50%) had fusion/instrumentation failure, whereas in the 512 patients with no infection, only 58 (11%) had fusion/instrumentation failure (P < 0.001). Patients with infection also experienced significantly shorter time to fusion/instrumentation failure (P = 0.025), higher need for revision surgery (P < 0.001), and shorter time to revision surgery (P = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS Early SSI significantly increases the risk of fusion/instrumentation failure in patients with thoracolumbar scoliotic deformity, and it significantly shortens the time to failure. Patients with early SSI have a significantly higher likelihood of requiring revision surgery and after a significantly shorter time interval.
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- Andrew A Fanous
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Skarupa D, Madbak F, Ebler D, Hsu A, Torres MB, Johnson D, Rahmathulla G, Kerwin AJ, Ra J, Shiber J, Crandall M. Prolonged Antibiotics for Drains After Spine Injury Instrumentation for Trauma: Not Prophylactic or Necessary. World Neurosurg 2019; 128:e552-e555. [PMID: 31051302 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antibiotics after spine instrumentation are often extended while the surgical drain is in place, particularly for traumatic injuries. We sought to study if continuing antibiotics past 24 hours affected outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective observational study of all patients who underwent spine fixation with hardware and surgical drains for trauma at our institution. We compared the effect of perioperative (≤24 hours of antibiotics) versus prolonged (>24 hours) antibiotics on surgical outcomes. Bivariate and multivariable logistic and linear regression statistics were performed. RESULTS Three hundred and forty-six patients were included in the analysis. On multivariate analysis, antibiotic duration >24 hours did not predict surgical site infection (odds ratio, 2.68; 95% confidence interval, 0.88-8.10, P = 0.08) or mortality (odds ratio, 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.10-3.44; P = 0.56). CONCLUSIONS Continuing antibiotics past 24 hours after traumatic spine instrumentation was not associated with improved outcomes. A prospective study to verify these findings may be warranted.
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- David Skarupa
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Surgical Oncology Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; Departments of Emergency Medicine and Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida.
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Patel S, Thompson D, Innocent S, Narbad V, Selway R, Barkas K. Risk factors for surgical site infections in neurosurgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2019; 101:220-225. [PMID: 30698457 PMCID: PMC6400918 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Surgical site infections (SSIs) are of profound significance in neurosurgical departments, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. There are limited public data regarding the incidence of SSIs in neurosurgery. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of SSIs (particularly those requiring reoperation) over a seven-year period and identify factors leading to an increased risk. METHODS An age matched retrospective analysis was undertaken of a series of 16,513 patients at a single centre. All patients who required reoperation for suspected SSIs within a 7-year period were identified. Exclusion criteria comprised absence of infective material intraoperatively and patients presenting with primary infections. Clinical notes were reviewed to confirm presence or absence of suspected risk factors. RESULTS Of the 16,513 patients in the study, 1.20% required at least one further operation to treat a SSI. Wound leak (odds ratio [OR]: 27.41), dexamethasone use (OR: 3.55), instrumentation (OR: 2.74) and operative duration >180 minutes (OR: 1.85) were statistically significant risk factors for reoperation. CONCLUSIONS This is the first UK study of such a duration that has documented a SSI reoperation rate in a cohort of this size. Various risk factors are associated with the development of SSIs, making it essential to have robust auditing and monitoring of high risk patients to ensure excellent standards of healthcare. Departmental and public registers to record all SSIs may be beneficial, particularly for those treated solely by general practitioners, allowing units to address potential risk factors prior to surgical intervention.
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- King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE To report culturing patterns and results in the setting of presumed aseptic revision spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The indications for obtaining cultures in revision spinal surgery remain unclear in the absence of a definitive diagnosis of infection. Culture results and risk factors for having positive cultures in this setting have not been previously studied. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 595 consecutive revision spine surgeries performed by four senior spine surgeons between 2008 and 2013. Preoperative workup revealed the diagnosis of infection in 17 cases which were excluded from review. The remaining 578 presumed aseptic cases were included. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify variables associated with obtaining cultures and risk factors for positive cultures. RESULTS Cultures were obtained in 112 (19.4%) cases and were positive in 40.2%. Pseudarthrosis was the most common revision diagnosis when cultures were obtained (49.1%) and Propionibacterium acnes was the most common organism isolated from positive cultures (48.8%). Regarding culture results, multivariate analysis demonstrated that male sex (odds ratio [OR] = 3.4) and pseudarthrosis (OR = 4.1) were significantly associated with having positive cultures while fusion procedures (OR = 0.3) were negatively correlated, with area under the curve (AUC) 0.71. CONCLUSION Unexpected positive cultures occurred commonly and P. acnes was the predominant isolated organism. Male sex, pseudarthrosis, and non-fusion cases predicted positive cultures. Considering these results, we recommend cultures be obtained in revision cases for pseudarthrosis, even in the setting of negative infectious work-up preoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Bürger J, Akgün D, Strube P, Putzier M, Pumberger M. Sonication of removed implants improves microbiological diagnosis of postoperative spinal infections. 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 2019; 28:768-774. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-05881-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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