Table 1

Patients’ demographic data, radiographic outcomes, and complication profile.

Patient Number N = 20
Age, y56 ± 8
Sex, M/F17/3
Estimated blood loss, mL154 ± 27
Follow-up, mo34 ± 20
Subaxial C3-7 ROM, degrees
 Preoperation35 ± 8
 Final follow-up37 ± 10
 P value0.271
Individual segmental ROM, degrees
 C3-49 ± 0.9
 C4-59 ± 0.9
 C5-69 ± 1.0
 C6-79 ± 1.0
C2-7 Cobb angle, degrees
 Preoperation8 ± 11
 Postoperation12 ± 12
 P value0.114
C2-7 sagittal vertical axis, cm
 Preoperation2.2 ± 1.3
 Postoperation2.3 ± 1.5
 P value0.804
Complications
 Postoperation transient C5 radiculopathy2 (10%)
 Postoperation permanent C5 radiculopathy1 (5%)
 Transient dysphagia2 (10%)
 Poor wound healing1 (5%)

  • Abbreviation: ROM, range of motion.

  • Note: Values are presented as mean ± SD, n, or n (%).