Characteristic | Gallie group (n = 25) | SRC group (n = 24) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 40.2 ± 9.5 | 42.6 ± 8.2 | ND |
Sex (male/female) | 17:8 | 19:5 | ND |
Type of instability | ND | ||
Odontoid fracture | 10 | 11 | |
Atlantoaxial dislocation | 13 | 13 | |
Reoperation | 2 | 0 | |
Time from injury to surgery | ND | ||
Less than 3 weeks | 6 | 5 | |
More than 3 weeks | 19 | 19 | |
Follow-up duration (month) | 40.4 ± 13.4 | 33.3 ± 6.5 | <0.05 |