@ckmerc Chuck, If they need to put a plate from C6 to C7, it's likely that a plate already on C6 would be in the way and may be removed. If those levels are fused and stable, the current plate may not be needed. That's a question to ask. I think you will loose some flexion and extension range. It depends on how much the mobile levels are doing, and it can put extra wear and tear on the functional levels. I try to be gentle with my neck and hope to avoid more fusion surgery. The more levels that are fused, the greater the stress on the segments at each end of that.

Sometimes the cortisone injection takes a couple days to take effect. Are you going to seek a second opinion?

Jennifer