Endoscopic Treatment for Lumbar Infectious Spondylitis
Endoscopic Treatment for Lumbar Infectious Spondylitis
On the basis of the findings obtained from this study, we propose that PEDI is an effective alternative to extensive open surgery for the treatment of single-level infectious spondylodiscitis or even complicated infection with epidural or paraspinal abscesses. It is successful in obtaining a bacteriologic diagnosis, relieving the patient's symptoms, and assisting in the eradication of lumbar infectious spondylitis. Extensive anterior or posterior surgery is not always necessary in these cases. Additionally, the clinical course can be repeatedly evaluated and the treatment strategy can be modified accordingly after the PEDI procedure.
Conclusions
On the basis of the findings obtained from this study, we propose that PEDI is an effective alternative to extensive open surgery for the treatment of single-level infectious spondylodiscitis or even complicated infection with epidural or paraspinal abscesses. It is successful in obtaining a bacteriologic diagnosis, relieving the patient's symptoms, and assisting in the eradication of lumbar infectious spondylitis. Extensive anterior or posterior surgery is not always necessary in these cases. Additionally, the clinical course can be repeatedly evaluated and the treatment strategy can be modified accordingly after the PEDI procedure.
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