Tuberculous spondylitis after percutaneous vertebroplasty: A case series of 9 cases.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Percutaneous vertebroplasty has become the treatment of choice for compression fractures. Although the incidence is low, infection after vertebroplasty is a serious complication. The pathogens most often responsible for infection are bacteria. Meanwhile, mycobacterium tuberculosis-induced infection is extremely rare. In this study, we reported our treatment experience with 9 cases of tuberculous spondylitis after vertebroplasty. METHODS:Between January 2001 and December 2015, 5749 patients underwent vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty in our department. Nine cases developed tuberculous spondylitis after vertebroplasty (0.16%). Data on clinical history, laboratory examinations, image, treatment and outcomes were examined. RESULTS:One male and 8 female patients with a mean age of 75.1 y

SUBMITTER: Lai PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6818148 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature