I saw the neurosurgeon today.  He feels I might be a candidate for Vertebroplasty http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=vertebro#part_five He was concerned because the angle of my compression makes it difficult to access during the surgery.  He ordered a CT scan so he could ensure the procedure can be done safely.  Apparently my shoulder is in the way of easy access.  I am so over sleeping on the couch and being  limited in my activity, I was about ready to tell him that my right shoulder was expendable!  

I had the CT scan today and will meet with the neurosurgeon again on Friday.