Table 3.
Fusion per increased interspace level (N=435)
| Interspace level | Count (%) | Fusion rate | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2–C3 | 3 (0.5) | 100.0 | 29.2–100.0 |
| C3–C4 | 60 (10.0) | 93.3 | 83.8–98.2 |
| C4–C5 | 77 (12.4) | 89.6 | 80.6–95.4 |
| C5–C6 | 170 (30.1) | 87.1 | 81.1–91.7 |
| C6–C7 | 115 (18.9) | 75.7 | 66.8–83.2 |
| C7–T1 | 10 (1.2) | 100.0 | 69.2–100.0 |
C2–C7, cervical interspace levels.