Pittpete, below is a link to the procedure that I had done to my neck. Dr. Jho developed the technique and only a few other surgeons that he trained are doing it as far as I know. I believe the answer to your first question is "no" but, I am not entirely sure. I do not believe it it prohibiting me from having a two level ADR based on Dr. Bierstedt's diagnosis. I am in the process of getting other opinions.
Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis Surgery, Dr. Jho's No-fusion Anterior Foraminotomy Surgery for Spondylotic Cervical Stenosis Surgery or OPLL
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2006: epidural shots did nothing; 2 surgeons recommended 2 level fusion, I declined.
2007 - 2010 4 foraminotomy and cord decompression cervical surgeries and 2 endoscopic discectomy T7-T8 surgeries; total 6 with Dr. Jho (Pittsburgh,PA) My C6/C7 autofused around 2009.
2013 - 2015: epidurals 3 times (again did nothing) and 4 Radiofrequency ablation (or RFA) procedures.
2016 more RFAs, hit the 10 year mark of this insanity and pain, 3 level M6-C ADR with Dr. Clavel May 19, 2016 
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