Mortality following surgical management of traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries in a South African tertiary centre

ASIA grade strongly predicted survival in traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries. Despite high mortality among patients with severe neurological injury, many patients survive, underscoring the importance of rehabilitation and community reintegration.

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European Spine Journal
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-026-09876-3
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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
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Mortality following surgical management of traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries in a South African tertiary centre

Khangelani Sondovana, Pieter Herman Mare, Alberto Puddu
European Spine Journal
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
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Mortality following surgical management of traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries in a South African tertiary centre

Khangelani Sondovana, Pieter Herman Mare, Alberto Puddu
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Abstract

ASIA grade strongly predicted survival in traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries. Despite high mortality among patients with severe neurological injury, many patients survive, underscoring the importance of rehabilitation and community reintegration.

European Spine Journal
Grey's Hospital (ZA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
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Mortality following surgical management of traumatic sub-axial cervical spine injuries in a South African tertiary centre — Khangelani Sondovana, Pieter Herman Mare, et al. · European Spine Journal (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS