Clinical characteristics of postoperative anterior arch fracture of the atlas following C1 laminectomy: 14-year experience of a single neurosurgical center
ABSTRACT Objective: Postoperative anterior arch fracture of the atlas (PAFA) is a rare but increasingly recognized complication of C1 laminectomy. However, the pathophysiology remains poorly understood. We retrospectively investigated the incidence of PAFA and associated risk factors. Methods: We retrospectively review...