WanderingSoul
Bronze Member
I use to play guitar or bass before my spinal cord injury changed how I live. Standing with an instrument is too risky and sitting with it I am only good for 15 or 20 minutes. I noticed at one point when I tried to get out and socialize at a local show with some friends, the vibrations were bothering my neck. I had to go sit down and eventually lay back in my Jeep pondering this disaster. It's like I have to be careful of the volume and acoustics. I'm curious what the materials used in spinal fusion will do when it comes to vibrations from attempting to play or even be around live music. I didn't think to ask the doctors about that the other times I went to see them. I'm bringing a list of questions this time. This has just been a big deal on my mind. I'm going in for another opinion on fusing my c2-c3. Which will only be the first surgery one doctor has already told me. The materials will eventually wear down the bone and need to be replaced is what another doctor told me. He wanted me to understand that before I give in and do my first surgery. I heard about silk screws being easier on the bone. I am still trying to hold out. I don't think I know enough people that understand what this does to a person. The only place I seem to find understanding other than the doctors office are internet forums.
