Infectious Spondylitis following Kyphoplasty: A case report.
10.3344/kjp.2007.20.2.219
- Author:
Dae Hyun JO
1
;
Sa Hyun PARK
;
Myoung Hee KIM
;
Jung Ho SEOL
Author Information
1. Pain Clinic, Bundang CHA General Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Seongnam, Korea. dhyun4@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
antibiotic prophylaxis;
infectious spondylitis;
kyphoplasty
- MeSH:
Antibiotic Prophylaxis;
Asepsis;
Fractures, Compression;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Kyphoplasty*;
Mass Screening;
Spine;
Spondylitis*;
Vertebroplasty
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain
2007;20(2):219-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are well-known, useful techniques for the treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures. Although the risk associated with these procedures is low, serious complications can occur. Of these complications, infection is even rarer, however, when it does occur, it is difficult to manage and can become life-threatening. We describe here a case of infectious spondylitis with epidural inflammation that occurred after performing kyphoplasty in a patient who had a thoracic vertebra compression fracture. We reviewed other case and literatures. Extreme asepsis of the operating theater, screening and treatment for systemic infection prior to the procedure, as well as the use of appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis are strongly recommended when conducting kyphoplasty to prevent infection.
