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Back pain due to spinal infections, analgesic use, neurological deficits, and systemic infections masked the early signs of the pressure sore. Prolonged immobilization and neurogenic bladder and bowel incontinence led to a 5\u202fcm\u202f\u00d7\u202f5\u202fcm deep pressure sore in the sacrococcygeal area. Involving a single-stage surgery for debriding the spinal lesion and performing internal fixation, along with debriding the sacrococcygeal ulcer using Vacuum Sealing Drainage (VSD) in both infected areas, this treatment not only aids in infection control but also reduces the overall treatment duration. Through multiple VSD changes, antimicrobial therapy, and nutritional support, the spinal infection was cured, and the pressure sore wound healed. 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