Open AccessRisk factors for 30-day outcomes in elective anterior versus posterior cervical fusion: A matched cohort analysis
Author(s) -
John K. Yue,
Pavan S. Upadhyayula,
Hansen Deng,
David C. Sing,
Joseph D. Ciacci
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_88_17
Subject(s) - medicine , odds ratio , confidence interval , cohort , body mass index , surgery , spinal fusion
Cervical spine fusion is the preferred treatment modality for a variety of degenerative and/or myelopathic disorders. Surgeons select between two approaches (anterior or posterior cervical fusion [ACF; PCF]) based on pathoanatomical features and spinal levels involved. Complications and outcome profiles between the approaches following elective surgery have not been systematically investigated.