M. Faghihjouybari

Long-term patient-reported outcomes and mechanical complications following spinal fusion in patients with surgical site infection managed with retained instrumentation versus non-infected patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Spinal fusion is frequently performed for degenerative and deformity spinal disorders, and surgical site infection (SSI) is one of its most consequential postoperative complications. Although implant retention is often pursued to preserve spinal stability and alignment, the impact of SSI on patient-reported...