Cervical Spine Stenosis refers to narrowing of a structure in this case the spinal

canal, or the bony tube in which the spinal cord and the nerve roots travel. The
cervical spine is the upper portion of the spine. Stenosis of the cervical spine is
most often due to degenerative changes in the spine that are the result of "wear
and tear" usage and typically progresses as people age. As the degenerative
changes progress, the discs may collapse and decrease in height, leaving less room
for the nerves. In addition, the ligaments of the spine may thicken and bone spurs
(osteophytes) may form on the vertebral bodies. These changes all contribute to the
narrowing of the spinal column and may lead to increased pressure on the spinal
cord.
Decompression is the surgical technique in which the surgeon will remove tissue
pressing against a nerve structure, which makes more room in the spinal canal (for
the spinal cord) or in the foramen (for the nerve roots).
Questions to be asked:

Have they tried epidural injections (usually steroids) for pain management?
Would it be an open spine surgery or a minimally invasive surgery?
Which decompression method would be used?
Foraminotomy
Laminotomy
Laminectomy
What are the long-term effects of cervical spine stenosis surgery?