NORTSTER1974
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I'll give you a Free consultation, no need to wait another month. What the MRI shows is spinal stenosis of the cervical spine between C-5 and C-6. There are 7 cervical vertebrae. Then it's off to the thoracic spine, T-1. Disc spacing looks normal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminectomy You are lucky you only have it in one area/vertebrae. I will post 2 MRI's below. The diagnosis for treatment/surgery is a laminectomy between C-3 and C-7 and then a spinal fusion from C-2 to T-1. On a positive note, at least you have good machinist capabilities, you could always make your own titanium rods and screws. Also make sure you have a neurosurgeon who specializes on the spine do the work. As far as your right arm pain, it eventually can travel down to your legs, then you will have trouble walking like I do. I wish I had your problems. I'm considering getting surgery soon, I'll let you know how I make out. Good Luck