Wow, you've had some surgery...sounds painful at the least but I guess if you need it then go for it. I had C5-6 bone fusion in 1990, no big problems until about 5 years ago and they told me the fusion was cracked? Just about 2 weeks ago my neck started hurting on the right side and I have no idea yet what is wrong, just that its hurting and painful and the muscles and ligaments are stiff, any idea? You've been thru so much you might have a clue to what's going on with me....later and good luck with it all, and if you have any idea about me then please post back, thanks.