Table 4 Achievement of stability and bony union in late follow-up
Anterior fixation cases with cage fusion | Lateral mass plate in cases with bone effusion | |
|---|---|---|
Clinically and radiologically stable spine with solid bony union | 17 | 14 |
Clinically and radiologically stable spine without solid bony union | 3 | 5 |
Unstable spine | 0 | 1 |
Total number | 20 | 20 |