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A multidimensional system assessed biochemical, clinical (pain, appetite, temperature), imaging (magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based modified POLA), and anesthesiologist scores. Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were used for within-patient comparisons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stage I PELD-based endoscopic debridement and drainage was completed in all patients (mean operation time, 82.4\u00a0min; mean blood loss, 18.5 mL; culture positivity, 55.6%). At final follow-up, visual analog scale (VAS) back-pain score decreased from 8.15 to 0.67, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) decreased from 76.15% to 11.78%, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) increased from 26.26 to 83.74 (all P&amp;lt;0.001). C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) decreased before Stage II surgery, body temperature improved, appetite improved in 63%, and modified POLA grading improved. These findings suggested clinical stabilization during the bridging window, whereas nutritional indicators (albumin, hemoglobin, and body mass index (BMI)) did not significantly change.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PELD-based endoscopic debridement and drainage appears to be a feasible minimally invasive bridging strategy for modified POLA type IV lumbar infections. The observed improvements should be interpreted as preliminary evidence of clinical stabilization during staged treatment rather than proof of an independent curative effect of PELD. 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