Pyogenic Spondylitis after Vertebroplasty: A Report of Two Cases.
- Author:
Chang Bum LEE
1
;
Hyung Sup KIM
;
Yong Jin KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Vertebroplasty; Complications; Pyogenic spondylitis
- MeSH: Fractures, Compression; Humans; Spondylitis*; Vertebroplasty*
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2007;1(2):106-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Vertebroplasty is now extensively used worldwide for thoracic and lumbar osteoporotic compression fractures. Although percutaneous vertebroplasty is considered a minimally invasive procedure, it may result in several complications. In this report, we present two patients where pyogenic spondylitis developed after vertebroplasty surgery was required. The serious nature of these infections, surgical management and complication avoidance are discussed.
