[I agree with Mg neck. I have range of motion all except backing up the car. Have to undo seat belt and turn my whole body around. I am fused C3-7. None of it is fun, but if you have no quality of life in current cirsumstances, maybe the surgery is a good idea. Ask your doctor about the condition of the verterbre above and below the surgical site. Can be a domino effect, where the neck isn't sturdy enough for the brackets and screws. Don't submit unless you get a direct non evasive answer. I don't regret doing my surgery, and I came here scared like you are. There can be good outcomes. ginnie