Vancomycin-impregnated calcium sulfate beads compared with vancomycin powder in adult spinal deformity patients undergoing thoracolumbar fusion.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery patients are at higher risk for surgical site infections (SSIs) due to large incisions, high blood loss, long surgical duration, and extensive instrumentation. The use of vancomycin powder has demonstrated inconsistent results in ASD surgery. Antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads have been used in arthroplasty and foot and ankle surgery with promising results. The purpose of this study was to provide preliminary data on the use of vancomycin-impregnated calcium sulfate beads in the prevention of SSI following ASD surgery and provide comparisons to the use of vancomycin powder.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was performed for 95 consecutive surgical ASD patients at a tertiary care center from January 2017 until Ma

SUBMITTER: Xiong G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8819864 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature