Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-451-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-451-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
Brief report
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12 Nov 2025
Brief report |  | 12 Nov 2025

Defining postoperative spinal infections: navigating the inconsistencies in diagnostic definitions

Seyed Mohammad Amin Alavi, Fabio Borgonovo, Francesco Petri, Takahiro Matsuo, Andrea Gori, Jeremy D. Shaw, Aaron J. Tande, and Elie F. Berbari

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The rising rate of spinal surgeries has led to more postoperative infections, yet no standardized diagnostic criteria exist. We analyzed over 100 studies and found considerable variation in definitions. Our findings underscore the need for a unified diagnostic framework that integrates clinical signs, laboratory data, and imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy, support clinical decision-making, and improve consistency in future research.
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