Publications by authors named "Samuel J Meza"
N Am Spine Soc J
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Spinal deformity resulting from nontuberculous spondylodiscitis is a complex medical issue that leads to significant limitations in patients' quality of life due to overlapping factors like infection and instability, making treatment challenging.
- A study involving 23 patients who underwent vertebrectomy and long-segment fixation showed a very poor preoperative quality of life, with 87% bedridden due to pain, but substantial surgical correction was achieved with a significant decrease in kyphosis.
- Despite successful surgical outcomes, complications were common, including severe anemia and one case of in-hospital mortality due to pulmonary embolism, highlighting the risks involved in operating on this vulnerable patient population.
