Does the Surgical Approach Matter in Treating Odontoid Fractures? A Comparison of Mechanical Complication Rates Between Anterior Versus Posterior Surgical Approaches: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
Woong Rae JoChang-Young LeeSae Min KwonChang-Hyun KimMin-Yong KwonJae Hyun KimYoung San KoPublished in: Korean journal of neurotrauma (2023)
The posterior approach was more advantageous than the anterior approach in terms of mechanical complications, fusion rates, and incidence of revision surgery. However, further studies, should be performed to strengthen these results.