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Surgical Timing and Intravenous Antibiotic Duration in Thoracolumbar Pyogenic Spondylitis Treated with Posterior Fixation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: The appropriate timing of surgery for pyogenic spondylitis remains unclear. This study evaluated factors associated with prolonged intravenous antibiotic treatment and explored a pragmatic surgical timing reference in patients undergoing posterior fixation for thoracolumbar pyogenic spondylitis.

Source: Spine Surgery and Related Research

DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2026-0092

Authors: Hisanori Gamada, Shun Okuwaki, Yosuke Ogata, Takane Nakagawa, Tomoyuki Asada, Akihiro Yamaji, Takahiro Sunami, Kotaro Sakashita, Kento Inomata, Kaishi Ogawa, Yosuke Shibao, Hiroshi Kumagai, Katsuya Nagashima, Yosuke Takeuchi, Toru Funayama, Masaki Tatsumura, Itsuo Shiina, Masafumi Uesugi, Yasuhiro Homma

Institutions: University of Tsukuba, Ushiku Aiwa General Hospital, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Showa General Hospital, Ibaraki Western Medical Center, Ibaraki Seinan Medical Center Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7202284540

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