22. Subclinical infection as an etiology for pseudarthrosis in multilevel thoracolumbar spinal fusions

Pseudarthrosis is a common indication for revision spine operations. Clinical presentations of pseudarthrosis are heterogeneous. While the majority of patients present with pain, many can be symptomatic. Etiologies of pseudarthrosis also vary from structural to biologic, including infection.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 23, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel A. Beckerman, John Ibrahim, Alexander Tenorio, Alexander A. Theologis, Sigurd H. Berven Source Type: research