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Review Question - QID 215567

Spinal Cord Anatomy Blood Supply Spinal cord blood supply provided by: QID: 215567 (OBQ20.156)
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QID 215567 (Type "215567" in App Search)
A 70-year-old man has a metastatic lesion of the thoracolumbar region with mild cord compression but no neurologic compromise. He undergoes a corpectomy and cage reconstruction utilizing a wide anterolateral approach. Following surgery, he has impaired motor function in his legs but has preserved sensation. Postoperative studies reveal no cord compression. What is the most likely cause of his new motor deficits?
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