Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma Center Murnau, Prof.-Küntscher-Str. 8, 82418 Murnau, Germany.
Eur Spine J. 2011 Jul;20 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S248-52. doi: 10.1007/s00586-010-1645-x. Epub 2010 Dec 1.
Osteomyelitis of the cervical spine may lead to profound bony destruction. The presented case developed multilevel osteomyelitic destruction of the cervical spine after decompression due to cervical myelopathy. He could be cured by a multiple-stage procedure: step one: debridement and removal of all anterior implants with vacuum-assisted closure combined with dorsal instrumentation from C0 to T3; step two: anterior reconstruction with expandable titanium cages and plate. The patient regained walking with the aid of a walking frame. The following recommendations are given: multiple stage procedure, extensive debridement and stabilization via an anterior and posterior approach, use of titanium implants.
颈椎骨髓炎可导致严重的骨质破坏。本例患者因颈椎病减压后发生多节段颈椎骨髓炎破坏。他通过多阶段手术得到治愈:第一步:清创和清除所有前路植入物,采用负压封闭引流联合后路 C0 至 T3 内固定;第二步:采用可扩张钛笼和钢板进行前路重建。患者借助助行器恢复行走。建议采用多阶段手术、通过前路和后路广泛清创和稳定、使用钛植入物。