@upstatephil Thank you SOOOO MUCH! I have the benefit of having a science background and a great physical therapist that I learned from as I was going through my physical issues. I also learned a lot about what spine surgeons missed because most missed my correct diagnosis and I actually found it in medical literature, and then found a surgeon who understood all that at Mayo. I should say, I actually found the case studies in medical literature because I looked up terminology in literature of a Mayo surgeon, and I knew I found someone who could help me, and he did.

I'm glad you are having a great recovery with your ACDF surgery and you are very helpful too! I appreciate that because as Connect gets busier, I can't be everywhere. You certainly have the experience to answer spine questions for other members too, and thank you!