Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury in the Elderly and Treatment-Related Mortality – Anterior or Posterior Approach

Abstract Background Subaxial cervical spine injury especially in the elderly can be associated to severe complications and disability. Until today there is no consensus concerning the best operative treatment. A potential superiority of anterior or posterior fixation is the subject of controversial discussions. Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of anterior and posterior fixation after subaxial cervical spine trauma in the elderly focussing on the postoperative mortality. Material and Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was performed to analyse the data of 43 patients. Especially mor…