HI Vito,
Welcome to NT! I can relate. I have a c6 subluxation and get that thumb and index finger numb and tingly feeling often. I will consider surgery down the road but for now I am back to Physical therapy.
Come on over to the spinal forum and look around. I see Cindy has given you the link.
You can also do a search for ACDF (the surgery your doc is talking about). The search option is up above in the tool bar.
