10skiclimd,
I can address only number 3.
In 2000 I had an ACDF at C4/5. I had loss of motor and sensory, but no pre-surgical pain. Almost certainly due at least in part to the 2000 ACDF, I had to have another in 2002 at C5/6. Again, loss of motor and sensory, but no pre-surgical pain. Again, almost certainly due at least in part to the 2000 and 2002 ACDFs, I had problems again in 2008 through 2009 (this time debilitating and incapacitating PAIN) for which my original surgeon prescribed TWO more ACDFs. Instead I went to Spain for a double ADR with the Spinal Kinetics M6.
After each of the three surgeries I returned to 100% of my pre-problem capabilities. After each fusion I did notice loss of motion. Prior to the double ADR my left hand became maybe 35% numb. I've not yet regained that sensory.
Good luck, Jeff
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000
C5/6 - ACDF in 2002
C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona
Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
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