Risk factors for implant removal after spinal surgical site infection

[摘要] PurposeFew studies have investigated the risk factors for implant removal after treatment for spinal surgical site infection (SSI). Therefore, there is no firmly established consensus for the management of implants. We aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors for implant removal after SSI managed with instrumentation, and to examine potential strategies for avoiding implant removal.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Spinal instrumentation;Surgical site infection;Posterior thoracic surgery;Posterior cervical surgery;Implant removal