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We read with great interest the narrative review by Tai et al.[1] on the current state of the art in the diagnosis and management of spinal implant infections. This review is filling an essential gap in a clinically highly relevant topic lacking dedicated guidelines. However, we believe that certain aspects of treatment decisions require further clarification, particularly in relation to infections caused by gram-positive organisms.