Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2018, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (6): 91-94.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2018.036

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Herpes zoster following lumbar spine surgery: a report of 3 cases and literature review

WANG Peng1, GONG Weiming1, ZHANG Zuchang2, SONG Hongliang1, NING Bin1, ZHAO Kai1, ZHONG Jiangbo1   

  1. 1. Department of Orthopaedics, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250013, Shandong, China;
    2. Binzhou Medical College, Binzhou 264000, Shandong, China
  • Published:2022-09-27

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Abstract: Objective To improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster after lumbar spine surgery. Methods The clinical data of 3 cases of herpes zoster following lumbar spine surgery treated during Mar. 2015 and Sep. 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Results The patients developed herpes zoster 6, 8 and 28 days after lumbar spine surgery, respectively. After antiviral, anti-infection and other support therapies, the symptoms were relieved. Conclusion Varicella-zoster virus can be reactivated by surgery or trauma. Early recognition and timely therapeutic intervention are essential to avoid postherpetic neuralgia, neuropathic pain and other related sequelae.

Key words: Varicella-zoster virus, Herpes zoster, Lumbar spine surgery

CLC Number: 

  • R681.5
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