A 56-year-old woman with a 12-year history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with progressive neck pain, occipital headaches, and recent onset of upper limb paresthesias. Imaging reveals atlantoaxial subluxation with 8 mm anterior displacement of the atlas relative to the axis. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management?

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