I had a laminectomy in February to allow my spinal cord to be unimpinged on the right side of C5/6. I thought I had cubital tunnel syndome, but an MRI showed I have a herniation on the left side of C5/6.

Originally, I had an ACDF C4/5/6/7 (3 level) but surgeon at that time decided to leave C5/6 in.

has anyone dealt with multiple surgeries on the same level, and can tell me what to expect? I would hope for a lami on the left side, but am worried they might want to go in from the front and take out my plates and screws, to do the work and put in new ones. This almost killed me the first time.

Come on guys, any ideas?

joe