Treatment of refractory thoracolumbar spine infection by thirteen times of vacuum sealing drainage: A case report.

BACKGROUND

A case study of multiple distinct levels of skipped thoracolumbar spine infection was reported in which 13 successful vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) surgeries were treated.

CASE SUMMARY

The patient underwent a total of 13 procedures within our medical facility, including five performed under local anesthesia and eight performed under general anesthesia. The source of the ailment was ultimately identified as . After the last procedure, the patient's symptoms were alleviated, and the recovery process was satisfactory. Three months post-operation, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores had improved to 100%. Imageological examination revealed a satisfactory position of internal fixation, and the abnormal signals in the vertebral body and intervertebral space had been eliminated when compared to the pre-operative results.

CONCLUSION

The study demonstrates that the extreme lateral approach debridement combined with multiple VSD operations is a secure and successful method of treatment for recurrent spinal infection, providing an alternative to traditional surgery.