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Surg."],"abstract":"<jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To investigate the influence of facet joint and intervertebral disc injuries on surgical approach selection in subaxial cervical fracture-dislocation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We retrospectively analyzed 150 patients with subaxial cervical fracture-dislocations, stratified by surgical approach: anterior (anterior-only or anterior-posterior) and posterior (posterior-only or posterior-anterior). Preoperative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were assessed to identify injury patterns, and radiographic and clinical outcomes were compared before and after surgery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The mean patient age was 48.84\u2009\u00b1\u200911.68 years, and 86.7% completed at least 12 months of follow-up. The anterior group exhibited significantly higher rates of unilateral facet injuries (53.5% vs. 18.4%), perched\/separated facets (59.4% vs. 34.7%), F2-type fractures (46.5% vs. 2%), and disc extrusion (40.9% vs. 15.4%). In contrast, the posterior group had more locked facets (55.1% vs. 15.8%) and non-fracture dislocations (79.6% vs. 23.8%). Bilateral injuries were commonly associated with locked or separated facets and absence of fracture. Patients undergoing combined posterior-anterior surgery had greater incidence of bilateral facet involvement and disc protrusion. Spinal alignment significantly improved postoperatively in all groups (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.05), with no statistical difference in alignment correction between approaches. Twenty-four patients showed no neurological recovery, and 20 patients died during the follow-up period. Complication rates were higher in the posterior group (14.3%) compared to the anterior group (2.97%).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Facet and disc injury patterns strongly affect surgical decision-making. Anterior approaches are preferable for disc extrusion or facet fractures, while posterior surgery is suited for locked facets without fractures. 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