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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVIII | Pages 140 - 140
1 Sep 2012
Rose PS Sim FH Pierce LL
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Purpose

The consequences of infection in orthopedic oncology patients are well known. Methicillin sensitive- and resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA, respectively) are common infecting organisms which may colonize patients pre-operatively. The prevalence of colonization in orthopedic oncology patients is unknown. We sought to prospectively establish the prevalence of MSSA and MRSA colonization in an orthopedic oncology patient population.

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Beginning in September 2009, all oncology patients of a single surgical service were prospectively screened pre-operatively for MSSA and MRSA colonization using PCR nasal swabs as part of an infection control protocol. Patients identified as carriers underwent decolonization treatment peri-operatively.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVIII | Pages 209 - 209
1 Sep 2012
Rose PS Yaszemski MJ Wenger DE Sim FH
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Purpose

Curative treatment of malignancies in the sacrum and lumbar spine frequently requires en-bloc spinopelvic resection. There is no standard classification of these procedures. We present a classification of these resections based on analysis of 45 consecutive cases of oncologic spinopelvic resections. This classification implies a surgical approach, staging algorithm, bony and soft tissue reconstruction, and functional outcomes following surgery.

Method

We reviewed oncologic staging, surgical resections, and reconstructions of 45 consecutive patients undergoing spinopelvic resection with curative intent. Mean follow-up of surviving patients was 38 months. Common themes in these cases were identified to formulate the surgical classification.