• Neck pain and stiffness or sore throat, are common after anterior cervical spine surgery. Complications are rare but can be serious and even potentially life-threatening if they do occur. Rapid recovery and emergence from general anesthesia are important in cases of anterior cervical spine surgery.
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The time to first call to rescue analgesia
Timeframe: 24 hour postoperative