Multiple psoas abscesses after posterior spinal fusion.
METHODS
A case of multiple psoas abscesses after Dove lumbar spine fixation is reported.


OBJECTIVE
To review the diagnosis and treatment of deep infection after internal spinal fixation.


METHODS
The possibility of septic complications after spinal surgery that may present with a degenerative pattern is examined. The clinical and computed tomographic findings of a psoas abscess are recalled.


RESULTS
Surgical drainage of the purulent collection was performed along with prolonged parenteral antibiotic treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Infection should be considered as a cause of recurrence of pain after internal fixation of the lumbar spine.
Thomas
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Department of Physical Medicine, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France.
Leroux
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Segnarbieux
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Faure
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Bonnel
F
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Blotman
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F
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy