Alexander R. Vaccaro

Case: Although implanted tuberculosis (TB) is rare, a single lot of cellular bone matrix was found to be infected with TB, leading to devastating outcomes. We present 2 cases referred to our institution because of instrumentation failure caused by TB inoculation of cellular bone matrix. Conclusion: Irrespective of spinal region of implanted TB infection, excision of infected bone, extensive irrigation and debridement, and instrumented stabilization are of primary importance to ensure TB eradication and adequate stabilization.