====== Laminectomy wound infection ======

[[Laminectomy]] wound infection Occurs in 0.9–5% of cases.

May range from superficial to severe dehiscent [[wound infection]] to deeper infection ([[discitis]]/[[osteomyelitis]] ± [[epidural abscess]]). The risk is increased with [[age]], long term [[steroid]] use, [[obesity]], and possibly [[DM]]. Intraoperative mild [[hypothermia]] (as commonly occurs in the operating room) may also increase the risk of [[wound infection]] (as demonstrated with colorectal resection). Most are caused by S. aureus.