Yes I am a 67 y/o female who has kyphoscoliosis and have had spinal fusions from C3 to C7 and T1 to sacrum. Have had two revisions on my back and have alot of instruments in the spine. I am having alot of sweating and then chilling and feel like I have the flu. Has been going on for months and is getting worse. Could I have an infection where the instrumentation is in my back?
Hi dear...my wishes for you to have healthy life...your question about instrumentation in the back can cause infection.the answer is yes ...any foreign body penetrate the skin or implantable object even it is sterile high risky to get infection...you must be followed always for any signs of infection such as fever or discharge or pain or tenderness...to avoid any complication early diagnosis and early treatment is very helpful.... sometimes we need investigation such as culture specimen to assure of infection ...but clinical symptoms is warning sign....so your case need to follow up...simple investigation test and simple treatment, and you need not to carry.....god blessing you...wish you happy life.