Surgery is safe and effective when indicated in the acute phase of hematogenous pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2018.1562206
Abstract: Abstract Background: The overall benefit of surgical management in the acute phase of hematogenous pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis remains difficult to evaluate because of the balance between potential functional benefit versus complications of surgery. Methods: Between… read more here.
Keywords: acute phase; surgery; vertebral osteomyelitis; hematogenous pyogenic ... See more keywords
Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis of the elderly: Characteristics and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188470
Abstract: Background The incidence of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO) has increased over the past two decades. One possible cause of this increase is the aging of the population, which results in more comorbidities in high income… read more here.
Keywords: osteomyelitis elderly; vertebral osteomyelitis; elderly characteristics; pyogenic vertebral ... See more keywords
Treatment Strategy and Outcomes in Patients with Hematogenous Culture-Negative Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis
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DOI: 10.31616/asj.2018.0093
Abstract: Study Design Retrospective case series. Purpose The aim of this study was to analyze functional and radiological outcomes in patients with culture-negative pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO). Overview of Literature There were only few literature available… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes patients; treatment; culture negative; pyogenic vertebral ... See more keywords