Table 2.
Changes in total cervical lordosis C2-7 and lordosis at fusion block following 4- and 5-level fusions (in degrees); n = 26
| TCL preop | TCL postop | TCL 3 to 4 months FU | TCL last FU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 6.5 | 17.4 | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| SD | 8.4 | 9.3 | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| Range | −14 to 20.5 | −4 to 38 | −10 to 34 | −16 to 38 |
| Lordosis at FB postop | Lordosis at FB 3 to 4 months FU | Lordosis at FB last FU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 14.4 | 14.0 | 13.5 | |
| SD | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Range | −10 to 30 | −14 to 30 | −14 to 29 | |
Negative scale (- ) represents kyphotic angle, <0°
FB fusion block, FU follow-up, SD standard deviation, TCL total cervical lordosis C2-7