AB207. SOH21AS014. Risk factors for failure in the management of traumatic cervical fractures with single-stage anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)

Abstract

Background: Diagnosis and appropriate management of traumatic cervical fractures is important due to secondary neurological sequelae and permanent disability that can arise. For fractures requiring surgical fixation 1-stage surgery is appealing in favour of 2-stage surgery due to reduced intraoperative time and potential subsequent complications. However certain patients fail a 1-stage anterior approach. The purpose of this study is to identify patient-and injury-specific factors associated with failure in 1-stage anterior fixation to optimise the treatment of traumatic cervical fractures.