Table

Patients’ characteristics (N = 70).

ParameterFinding
Age, y, mean ± SD (range)56 ± 18 (18–90)
Gender, male, n (%)51 (73%)
Bilateral facet dislocation, n 24
Unilateral facet dislocation, n 46
Facet fractures, n (%)48 (69%)
Vertebral body fractures, n (%)13 (19%)
Rigid spines, n 3
Closed reduction attempted, n 59 (70%)
Closed reduction success % (n/N)88% (52/59)
Follow-up, y, mean (range)6.97 (1.5–12.5)
Failures needing revision, n (%)3 (4%)
Level
 C3-C43
 C4-C54
 C5-C622
 C6-C735
 C7-T16
ASIA
 A9
 B2
 C5
 D9
 E45
Radiculopathy (in ASIA type E), n (%)11 (45)
  • ASIA, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale.