Table 1 shows the demographic distribution and the indications for decompressive Laminectomy and lateral mass fixation

Males

70

64

Females

40

36

Age range

16-68

Average

44.8

Indication:

Degenerative disease

73

66.3

Cervical spine trauma

20.9

Fracture- dislocation

10

Central cord syndrome

13

Neoplastic lesions

4

3.7

Metabolic or inflammatory disorders

4

3.7

Congenital anomalies

6

5.4

Levels included:

C3-6

39

35.5

C3-5

9

8.3

C4-6

38

34.5

C3-7

10

9.2

C4-7

4

3.7

C5-7

3

2.8

Cranio-cervical

6

5.6

Cervicothoracic incorporation

1

0.9