Abstract
Lumbosacral defect after instrumented spinal fusion is a serious complication that challenges orthopedic surgeons. We report a case of a 63-year-old woman who underwent instrumented thoracolumbosacral correction and reconstruction surgery. Deep operative wound infection and dehiscence occurred. The wound cultures yielded Staphylococcus aureus, which was sensitive to oxacillin. After extensive debridement and negative pressure vacuum-assisted closure therapy, the soft tissue reconstruction team of our department was consulted for her irreparable lumbosacral wound defect with partial implant exposure. A pedicled superior gluteal artery perforator flap was used as a salvage procedure for lumbosacral soft tissue reconstruction. She was satisfied with the surgical results and returned to her daily activities with good recovery.
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