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Seyed Mohammad Amin Alavi1, Fabio Borgonovo2,3, Francesco Petri2,3
1Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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The absence of a standardized definition for postoperative spinal infections (PSIs) hinders both diagnosis and research. Using a meta-epidemiological approach, we analyzed 101 studies, with most relying on predefined criteria but with a minority creating their own definition (mainly clinical). Establishing a universal definition is crucial to enhancing PSI management and facilitating research.
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