From: Fixation of multiple level anterior cervical disc using cages versus cages and plating
Complication | Group A | Group B | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
No. | % | No. | % | |
Transient dysphagia | 10 | 52.6 | 12 | 85.7 |
Transient hoarseness | 2 | 10.5 | 4 | 28.6 |
Infection | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.1 |
Hematoma | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.1 |
Dural tear | 1 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 |
Spinal cord injury | 1 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 |
Cage subsidence | 5 | 26.3 | 2 | 14.3 |
Loosening of a screw | – | – | 2 | 14.3 |
Pseudoarthrosis | 4 | 21.1 | 2 | 14.3 |