Predicting residual neurologic deficits using the Spinal Infection Treatment Evaluation score after surgery for thoracic and lumbar spinal epidural abscess: a retrospective study in Taiwan
The SITE score is a reliable and independent predictor of residual ND after surgery for SEA. SITE scores <6 indicate a significantly higher risk of postoperative ND.
Authors
- Shih‐Tien Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0942-8332)
- Jian-Jiun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3484-8267)
- Yu‐Cheng Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7555-4321)
- Po‐Hsin Chou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5899-1124)
- Hsi‐Hsien Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0679-5222)
- Chien-Lin Liu
Institutions
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (KR)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Spine Journal
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31616/asj.2025.0285
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.02