A5032741163- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
Ministry of Health and Welfare
2025
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2020
Chang Gung University
2020
Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.Purpose: To evaluate whether using antibiotic-impregnated bone graft (AIBG) enhances infection control and shortens the postoperative course of pyogenic discitis vertebral osteomyelitis (PDVO).Overview Literature: Surgical treatment PDVO is indicated for neurological deficit, instability, unknown pathogen, or poorly controlled infection.The posterior-only approach effective but requires 4-6 weeks antibiotic postoperatively.We hypothesized that AIBG...
Background . A collapsed nonhealed vertebral fracture with endplate destruction is a challenging injury to address, as there no single definitive treatment. We present two cases using an innovative transforaminal grafting technique treat these patients. Case Presentation 1: 72-year-old woman had nonunion of L1 compression both endplates. T12/L1 and L1/L2 debridement impaction bone graft were performed followed by posterior instrumentation. At three years follow-up, the fusion mass between...
Abstract Background Surgical treatment of pyogenic discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis (PDVO) is indicated for neurologic deficit, spinal instability, unknown pathogen, poorly controlled infection, or intractable pain. Although the posterior-only approach has been proved a safe, effective procedure that minimizes risks complications anterior staged surgery, parenteral antibiotic 4–6 weeks postoperatively still necessary. We hypothesized antibiotic-impregnated bone graft used in an all...
Abstract Introduction Surgical treatment of pyogenic discitis with vertebral osteomyelitis (PDVO) is indicated for neurologic deficit, spinal instability, unknown pathogen, poorly controlled infection, or intractable pain. Although the posterior-only approach has been proved a safe, effective procedure that minimizes risks and complications anterior staged surgery, parenteral antibiotic 4-6 weeks postoperatively still necessary. We hypothesized antibiotic-impregnated bone graft used in an...