[Maria]

My ex neighbor (I've moved) had a positive Hoffman's sign and she went to Dr. Frank Coufal in La Jolla CA and had surgery done with an ADR and fusion (I'm not exactly sure which levels though something like C5/6 I guess)... anyway she's 6 months past her surgery and last I saw her in December she was doing incredibly well! She sings this surgeon's praises as I have heard others do as well (Neurosurgeon).

I wish you the absolute best.. I'm a bit older than you (will be 60 next month) though sometimes feel much older (though act like I'm 2)... anyway please do keep us updated if you're so inclined. I'm very interested to read how things progress with you and whatever treatment you have and hope you will remain part of the spine community here and keep in touch.

I'm sorry if I couldn't answer any of your questions .. most of my own direct experience with surgery has been with regard to my lumbar spine.

take care and sending you positive thoughts/wishes/prayers for your situation! Maria