Failure of Attempted Implant Retention in Spinal Deformity Delayed Surgical Site Infections

• DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31818ed75e
• Publication Date: 2008-12-23T03:22:02Z
• Authors: Daniel Hedequist; Anne Haugen; Timothy Hresko; John Emans
• Keywords: Pseudarthrosis; Surgical Site Infection; Implant Failure; Spinal Deformity

In Brief Study Design. A retrospective case series. Objective. To determine if implant retention is possible in spinal deformity cases which present as a delayed (greater than 3 months) surgical site infection. Summary of Background Data. The implants surgery with an acute Currently, the decision whether or not to retain infection unclear. Methods. review 26 infections after surgery. Data and information was recorded regarding initial management infection, number operations performed related could be cleared retention. operations, hospital days, charges treatment were recorded. Results. this series, no patient able clear their without removal. required length hospitalization, financial proportionate timing Conclusion. Delayed instrumentation for need treated removal Patients may require undergo repeat fusion at later date they develop progressive symptomatic pseudarthrosis are source significant morbidity patient. This article reviews our experience complete all instrumentation.