Table 1 The table shows the morphology of the metastasis in correlation with the treatment method applied
From: "Quality of life of patients after surgical treatment of cervical spine metastases"
Morphology | Anterior stabilization (A) | Posterior stabilization (P) | Stabilization through both approaches (H) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 vertebra | 16 | 1 | - |
2 or more vertebrae | - | 29 | 11 |
Vertebral body | 13 | - | - |
Posterior elements | - | 2 | - |
Posterior and anterior elements | 3 | 28 | 11 |