Sorry you are still going through so much pain. I was anterior C3-7. I really hope you don't have to go through any more surgery. Make sure you get several opinions. I was told posterior was harder, because of more severed muscle. I had two anterior incisions on different parts of the neck. I am OK two years later. Let me know what the CT scan says. I was hoping that the surgery would correct and help you. I do wish you all the best. ginnie