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fusion hardware has become loose

Hi, I had cervical spine fusion to C4 in 05 using donor bone. I have just been told my screws have become loose, what causes this?  now i am having surgery again to fuse down to C7 with my own bone from hip and back, is this better?
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I have titanium strip, then screws...does that make a difference Dr. ? C5-6 has done well for 5 yrs.
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there is no relation between the first surgery and the second except the location; the neck.
first time it was a higher level 4-5 now probably 5-6-7
I have no idea about the final result of the first surgery [need images]
sure your own bone will adhere more effectively to the  surgical site
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