Injuries to the cervical spine are among the most severe musculoskeletal injuries. Neck injuries account for 7.6% of spinal injuries. At present, foreign and domestic scientists have accumulated extensive experience in diagnosing and treating injuries of the cervical spine. Many types of conservative and surgical techniques are available for treating unstable C3-Th-1 fractures of the spine.

In turn, years of observation have shown that the current methods have their limitations. There is no clarity in the choice of surgical or conservative treatment depending on the nature and severity of cervical spine injuries. The indications for surgery and the timing of the operation are incompletely developed. The criteria for treatment outcomes are not clear, and unsatisfactory outcomes often lead to repeated complex operations, which increases the number of disabled patients.

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