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    • Orthopedics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Spinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Limited research compares monomicrobial and polymicrobial vertebral infections.
    • Vertebral osteomyelitis requires effective differentiation of infection types for optimal management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the clinical presentation and outcomes of monomicrobial versus polymicrobial vertebral osteomyelitis.
    • To identify key differences that may influence patient prognosis and treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 79 patients treated for vertebral osteomyelitis between 2001 and 2011.
    • Patients were categorized into monomicrobial and polymicrobial infection groups for comparative analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Polymicrobial infections (26 patients) were linked to older age, increased mortality, and reduced infection clearance.
    • Patients with polymicrobial infections experienced larger lesions, greater vertebral instability, higher ESR, and longer hospital stays.
    • No significant differences in Oswestry Disability Index scores were observed at final follow-up between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant differences exist in the presentation and clinical outcomes between monomicrobial and polymicrobial vertebral osteomyelitis.
    • Patients with polymicrobial vertebral infections face a more severe prognosis.
    • Tailored patient counseling regarding disease type and prognosis is recommended.