Affiliation:
1. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. ChristianaCare, Wilmington, Delaware
Abstract
Case:
Although implanted tuberculosis (TB) is rare, a single lot of cellular bone matrix was found to be infected with TB, leading to devastating outcomes. We present 2 cases referred to our institution because of instrumentation failure caused by TB inoculation of cellular bone matrix.
Conclusion:
Irrespective of spinal region of implanted TB infection, excision of infected bone, extensive irrigation and debridement, and instrumented stabilization are of primary importance to ensure TB eradication and adequate stabilization.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery