Unexpectedly rapid decrease in the size of a spinal epidural abscess after percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation without decompression surgery: a case report.

This surgical strategy should be carefully selected for patients with spondylodiscitis with accompanying spinal epidural abscess who have lower extremity symptoms. The stabilising effect of pedicle screw fixation may be advantageous for controlling spinal infections. Percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation without decompression is an optional treatment for spondylodiscitis accompanying spinal epidural abscess.