Beta
415879

Outcome of Re-operation in Management of Deeply Seated Spine Infection Following Index Spinal Surgeries

Article

Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

Subjects

-

Tags

-

Abstract

Background: After prior spine surgeries, deep-seated infections pose serious clinical problems and frequently call for repeat surgical procedures. Whether, decompression by itself or in conjunction with instrumented fusion is the best surgical strategy is still up for dispute. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of redo surgical interventions in patients with deep-seated spine infections, comparing decompression alone versus decompression with instrumented fusion. Patients and methods: A single-center retrospective cohort study that included 21 patients was conducted at the Neurosurgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University. Patients were divided into two groups: Fusion-assisted decompression and decompression alone. Functional outcomes (Barthel Index), complication rates, and microbiological profiles were analyzed. Results: The fusion group had significantly longer operation durations and higher intraoperative blood loss. Pain showed remarkable improvement in both groups, with the fusion group achieving significantly better results for back and leg pain. Functional outcomes, measured by the Barthel Index, were superior in fusion group with 36.4% achieving independence compared to none in the decompression-alone group. The recovery rate was significantly higher in fusion group compared to decompression-alone group. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were the predominant organisms, with a higher rate of no growth in the fusion group versus the decompression-alone group. Conclusion: Adding instrumented fusion to decompression in redo surgeries for deep-seated spine infections resulted in better pain relief, superior functional outcomes, and higher recovery rates compared to decompression alone. Despite longer operative times and increased blood loss, the overall clinical benefits support the inclusion of fusion in appropriate cases.

DOI

10.21608/ejhm.2025.415879

Keywords

Deep-seated spine infections, Redo spine surgery, decompression, Instrumented fusion, Functional outcomes, recovery rate, Barthel Index, VAS

Volume

98

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

52551

Issue Date

2025-01-01

Receive Date

2025-03-05

Publish Date

2025-01-01

Page Start

927

Page End

933

Print ISSN

1687-2002

Online ISSN

2090-7125

Link

https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_415879.html

Detail API

http://journals.ekb.eg?_action=service&article_code=415879

Order

136

Type

Original Article

Type Code

606

Publication Type

Journal

Publication Title

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

Publication Link

https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/

MainTitle

Outcome of Re-operation in Management of Deeply Seated Spine Infection Following Index Spinal Surgeries

Details

Type

Article

Created At

09 Mar 2025