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Table 3 Clinical outcomes

From: Anterior reduction and C1-ring osteosynthesis with Jefferson-fracture reduction plate (JeRP) via transoral approach for unstable atlas fractures

Parameters

Preoperative

Postoperative

Follow-up

P

LMD (mm)

7.13 ± 1.46

1.02 ± 0.65

0.53 ± 0.21

<0.0001

VAS

7.42 ± 3.92

2.17 ± 1.33

0.28 ± 0.13

<0.0001

Complications

3 patients with Dickman type I TAL injury occured atlantoaxial dislocation 3 months postoperatively without any neurological symptoms or neck pain