- Elon Musk has undergone multiple spinal surgeries, including a C5-C6 fusion, due to chronic pain from an injury sustained in a sumo wrestling match.[](- The C5-C6 fusion surgery was successful in reducing his pain from excruciating to livable, but he still experiences issues with an inflamed nerve.[](- Musk's experience with spinal surgery highlights the complexity and long-term effects of such procedures, as well as the advancements and challenges in spinal surgery techniques.[](Grok made it easier lol