The identification of low-pathogenic bacteria on removed spinal implants and implications for antimicrobial prophylaxis

The identification of low-pathogenic bacteria on removed spinal implants and implications for antimicrobial prophylaxis

Introduction: The role of low-pathogenic bacteria cultured from removed spinal implants is unclear and the efficacy of perioperative single-dose antibiotics against such bacteria remains underexplored. Research question: This study aims to investigate whether pedicle screw loosening is associated wi...

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Main Authors: Ann-Kathrin Joerger, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Susanne Feihl, Sebastian Rühling, Jan S. Kirschke, Bernhard Meyer, Sandro M. Krieg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Brain and Spine
Subjects:
Low-grade infection
Pedicle screw loosening
Low-pathogenic bacteria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772529424014085

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