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Review Question - QID 1261

Cervical Myelopathy Techniques Combined anterior and posterior surgery QID: 1261 (OBQ04.156)
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QID 1261 (Type "1261" in App Search)
A 62-year-old female that was myelopathic due to severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and cervical kyphosis underwent a three-level corpectomy and anterior cervical fusion using an anterior cage and plate several weeks ago. She is presenting now worsening neck pain and difficulty swallowing. On examination, there are no motor or sensory changes. Recent radiographs are shown in figure A. What could have been done to prevent this complication?
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