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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2007.20.2.219

Infectious Spondylitis following Kyphoplasty - A case report -  

Jo, Dae Hyun (Pain Clinic, Bundang CHA General Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Park, Sa Hyun (Pain Clinic, Bundang CHA General Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Kim, Myoung Hee (Department of Anesthesiology, Bundang CHA General Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Seol, Jung Ho (Department of Anesthesiology, Bundang CHA General Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.20, no.2, 2007 , pp. 219-223 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
antibiotic prophylaxis; infectious spondylitis; kyphoplasty;
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