Table 3.
Arthrodesis, pseudarthrosis and cage-subsidence with total number and percentage
| Variable | TTN (n = 44) | PEEK (n = 42) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arthrodesis[n] |
41 (93.18%) |
37 (88.1%) |
0.417 |
| (Segment ROM < 2°) |
|
|
|
|
Pseudarthrosis |
3 (6.8%) |
5 (11.9%) |
|
| (Segment ROM ≥ 2°) |
|
|
|
|
Bone Bridging |
35 (79.55%) |
26 (61.9%) |
0.032 |
| Anterior |
32 (72.7%) |
23 (54.76%) |
0.053 |
| Posterior |
28 (63.6%) |
17 (40.48%) |
0.031 |
|
Cage-Subsidence |
9 (20.45%) |
6 (14.28%) |
0.451 |
| Cage subsidence |
3.07 ± 0.33 |
2.94 ± 0.64 |
0.601 |
| [mm] mean ± SEM |