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This study evaluates the impact of segmental instrumentation on outcomes in spinal infection surgeries.

June 14, 2026

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Retrospective study evaluates segmental instrumentation outcomes in patients with spinal infections, indicating safety with proper treatment.

This study evaluates the impact of segmental instrumentation on outcomes in spinal infection surgeries.
Retrospective study of 98 adult patients undergoing surgery for spinal infections from 2016 to 2024.
Patients were divided into instrumented (86) and non-instrumented (12) groups based on intraoperative decisions.
Clinical outcomes, inflammatory markers, reoperation rates, and hospital stays were analyzed.
Instrumented patients achieved comparable infection resolution and clinical recovery despite worse preoperative conditions.
Mean hospital stay was 18.79 days for the instrumented group versus 17.91 days for the non-instrumented group.
Inflammatory markers consistently improved in the instrumented group.

Sendrea et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective study evaluates segmental instrumentation outcomes in patients with spinal infections, indicating safety with proper treatment.