Surgical Treatment Strategies for Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis of the Thoracolumbar Spine
Scheyerer, M.-J.; Herren, C.; Kühne, C.; Neufang, J.; Pieroh, P.; Höh, N.-H.-V.-D. · NeuroTransmitter · 2022 · Heft 06 · S. 621 bis 628
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Abstract Background Despite advances, the morbidity and mortality rates of patients with spondylodiscitis remains high, with an increasing incidence worldwide. Although conservative therapy has progressed, several cases require surgical intervention. However, the indication and opportunities for surgical treatment are still disputable. Methods In a joint consensus, the members of the ‘Spondylodiscitis’ working group of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery considered current literature, particularly the newly published S2k guideline of the AWMF, and examined the surgical ind…
