Single-stage debridement and spinal fusion using PEEK cages through a posterior approach for eradication of lumbar pyogenic spondylodiscitis: a safe treatment strategy for a detrimental condition

Table 1 Indication for surgery (n patients)

Immobilizing pain	10
Failure of conservative therapy^a	6
Instability with osseous lesions	5
Epidural/paravertebral abscess formation	4
Secondary kyphosis	2

^aPatients diagnosed with lumbar spondylodiscitis treated conservatively for more than 6 weeks and/or demonstrating disease progression

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