Hi Choco, welcome.

Reading posts about the bad outcomes may give an unbalanced impression because successful outcomes don't usually need or participate in support groups like this one; they are out getting on with their lives.

That said, some studies, and reviews of multiple studies, have concluded:
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My own surgeon told me that the hospital (a major medical center) he is affiliated with does fewer of these procedures nowadays because as many patients are the same or worse afterward than are better. They prefer/recommend physical therapy and pain management instead. However, every case is different, and decisions/recommendations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Have you been through physical therapy, and if so, what were the results?

Have you gotten multiple opinions on whether surgery is necessary?

I just came across this article that may provide some additional information to discuss with your doctor before agreeing to surgery.

Is Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF) Safe and Effective?

Some members here have expressed that spinal surgery is better/best performed by a neurosurgeon rather than an orthopedic surgeon, or at least to have a neurosurgeon on the surgical team. In my opinion, a neurosugeon or neurologist should at least be consulted before agreeing to surgery.

Other members here may have additional or different advice and opinions.

Best wishes,

Doc