The Role of Thoracoscopic Spinal Surgery in the Management of Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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Authors

Thomas Mückley · Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau

T. Schütz · Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau

Meic H. Schmidt · University of Utah

M. Potulski · Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau

V. Bühren · Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau

Rudolf Beisse · Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau

Abstract

The cases clearly demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of thoracoscopic spinal surgery in the management of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis. Debridement, decompression of the spinal canal, interbody fusion, and anterior spinal fixation can be performed via endoscopic approach.

Topics & Keywords

Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 29, Issue 11, pp. E227-E233

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200406010-00023

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