Posted 4/23/2017 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tim & welcome to the forum. Any surgical option will be based on what is showing up on an MRI Scan. I am guessing you have had one. Do you know what the results of the MRI was? Straight neck is usually called straightening of the cervical spine which is caused by muscles spasms. This can be seen on a plain film xray. The RFA is a temporary thing, not permanent.
If the surgeon gives surgery as an option be sure to obtain a 2nd opinion. You never want to consider any surgery without getting a 2nd opinion & sometimes a 3rd opinion. Of course none of us here can tell you to have surgery, that is your decision. However, we have had numerous members have successful surgeries. But for now, take it a step at a time. And, if you are a surgical candidate, I do hope you will use a neurosurgeon. They have far more expertise dealing with nerve issues involving the spine.
Keep us posted.