Posterior-only debridement, bone fusion, single-segment versus short-segment instrumentation for mono-segmental lumbar or lumbosacral pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis: minimum five year follow-up outcomes

Abstract Background Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO), which is a potentially life-threatening condition and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, is a cause of back pain that can lead to neurologic deficits if not diagnosed in time and effectively treated. The objective of th...

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Main Authors: Hong-Qi Zhang, Yu-Xiang Wang, Chao-feng Guo, Ming-xing Tang, Shao-hua Liu, Ang Deng, Qile Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03269-0