How many of you have had spinal fusion, and has it affected your ability to farm?

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My 78 year old grandpa had a couple discs fused and he still runs the tractor once in a while. I think the fusing would be better than dealing with the pain.

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My dad had two eight inch rods put in his lower back and was told to stay out of the tractor forever if he wanted to continue to walk. They explained to him that your spine acts like a shock absorber and that putting the rods in took away from its ability to absorb the bouncing that occurs.

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I had a fusion over 10 years ago and still farm and why would you get a fusion when you can get a replacement I have replacements in my neck much better way to go and if you do a fusion make sure they also cut you from the front so spinial cord is completely cleaned around it have seen plenty of people have had surgery with no relief. I went to Germany for my replacement over 10 years ago because they didn’t do them here but now they do so don’t get a fusion find a different doc.

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I had c6-c7 fusion in 2013 after flying fighter jets for 13 years. Was out for a year to rehab and then went back to flying fighters with no issues at all. Retired last year. Farming has not impacted my spine health. 
My father had neck fusion, c3-c4, this past year with a reduction in range of motion. He is 78 and he is still able to work with me on the farm.

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How many of you have had spinal fusion, and has it affected your ability to farm?

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