Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics. 2019, 16(6), 569-75
Author: Aljawadi A, Sethi G, Imo E, Arnall F, Choudhry MN, George KJ, Tambe A, Verma R, Yasin MN, Mohammed S, Siddique I
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the outcome of posterior spinal stabilization surgery for the management of bacterial spinal infection.
METHODS: 21 patients with bacterial infection were managed surgically with posterior stabilization. Outcome measures included neurological status. Follow-up data collected using Spine Tango COMI questionnaires and Euro Qol EQ-5D.
RESULTS: The mean improvement in neurological deficits was 0.91 Frankel grade. Residual symptoms of pain had no or minor effect on the work or usual activities in 52% of subjects, with 88% reported having either no or mid problems with mobility.
CONCLUSION: Posterior surgery can improve neurological outcome in approximately half of the patients.
© 2019 Professor P K Surendran Memorial Education Foundation. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS: Discitis; Infection; Spine; Spondylodiscitis; Surgery
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