Short-segment posterior fixation with index level screws versus long-segment posterior fixation for thoracolumbar spine fracture: angle of correction and pain

Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery

Table 1 Comparison between short-segment fixation and long-segment fixation as regards neurological status

Neurological status	Short		Long		Chi-square test
Neurological status	No.	%	No.	%	× 2	P value
Pre-op
ASIA A	1	2.27	2	4.25	2.930	.711
ASIA B	1	2.27	3	6.38
ASIA C	2	4.5	3	6.38
ASIA D	3	6.8	1	2.12
ASIA E	37	84	37	78.72
Post-op
ASIA A	0	0	4	8.51	5.135	.400
ASIA B	1	2.27	0	0
ASIA C	2	4.5	1	2.12
ASIA D	3	6.8	6	12.76
ASIA E	38	84	36	76.6