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Evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads in spinal infections, focusing on clinical outcomes.

Antibiotic-Infused Calcium Sulphate Beads in Spinal Infection: A Systematic Review of Small Series with Short-Term Follow-Up

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Systematic review evaluates infection resolution and safety of antibiotic beads in spinal infections, suggesting effective management.

Evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads in spinal infections, focusing on clinical outcomes.
Systematic review of studies on treatment of spondylodiscitis with antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads.
Eligibility criteria included adult patients with treatment outcomes reported for infection resolution.
Data sources included PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science following PRISMA guidelines.
Infection eradication was reported in all included studies (N=98 patients) with no mortality or reinfection cases.
Significant pain reduction and functional improvement were noted, along with normalization of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein within 3 months.
85 out of 98 patients achieved radiological union, with complications being minimal.

Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review evaluates infection resolution and safety of antibiotic beads in spinal infections, suggesting effective management.

Evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads in spinal infections, focusing on clinical outcomes.
Systematic review of studies on treatment of spondylodiscitis with antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads.
Eligibility criteria included adult patients with treatment outcomes reported for infection resolution.
Data sources included PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science following PRISMA guidelines.
Infection eradication was reported in all included studies (N=98 patients) with no mortality or reinfection cases.
Significant pain reduction and functional improvement were noted, along with normalization of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein within 3 months.
85 out of 98 patients achieved radiological union, with complications being minimal.

Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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