Comparison of anterior and posterior approaches in Treating odontoid fractures: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Odontoid fractures account for 15%-20% of cervical injuries. Although the operation methods vary in different types, the superiority of overall outcomes of the anterior approach (AA) and posterior approach (PA) in treating odontoid fractures still remains controversial. Thus, a meta-analysis was performed comparing AA and PA for these fractures.

Methods

The relevant studies were searched in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, China Biological Medicine (CBM), and Wanfang Database from the onset of conception to June 2022. Prospective or retrospective comparative studies on AA and PA for odontoid fractures were screened, referring to fusion rates (primary outcomes), complications, and postoperative mortality rates. A meta-analysis of the primary outcomes and a

SUBMITTER: Bao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291183 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature