Table 3 Complication profile
| Elderly group (n = 24) | Young group (n = 47) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia | 3 (12.5%) | 1 (2.1%) | 0.073 |
| Dysphonia | 1 (4.2%) | 1 (2.1%) | 0.623 |
| C5 palsy | 1 (4.2%) | 0 (0%) | 0.159 |
| ASD | |||
| Radiographic | 2 (8.3%) | 3 (6.5%) | 0.780 |
| Symptomatic | 1 (4.2%) | 2 (4.2%) | 0.972 |
| HO | 0.710 | ||
| Grade 0 | 21 (58.3%) | 25 (54.3%) | |
| Grade 1 | 6 (16.6%) | 12 (26.0%) | |
| Grade 2 | 5 (13.8%) | 6 (13.0%) | |
| Grade 3 | 4 (11.1%) | 3 (6.5%) | |