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About a year ago i fractured my back and i am 16 now and i was wondering if that would disqualify me for joining the army. i fractured my L-3 and L-4 and wore a brace for 2 months and the doctor said there is nothing wrong i could do anything it fully healed and i don't wear a brace anymore and i don't have a limit to motion and can do anything physically with out it hurting. and when i was 4 i broke my thigh (femur) and the doctor said it healed fine and lined it up correct and i have never ever had pain with it or complained about it. would these incidents disqualify me for the army?

Mark B

You should be able to join if there are no problems. A military doctor will examine you and look at the records.

Maddi

I wouldn't think It would keep you from enlisting. I was in the Army and knew a guy that had broke his back twice and was still in. Give it a shot, they worst that could happen is that they say no.

richard t

your good to go !

let's all point fingers

call your local recruiter?

Dennis D

Not unless they see it still affects you.

Ed J

Only the medical team will be able to answer those questions.

SoggyNapkin

Well, things constantly change for what is disqualifying. One good thing is it happened while not being in the military. And, if what you say is true then you might have a good chance. Definitely go speak to a recruiter as soon as you can they should be able to give you all the proper information. I wouldn't want you to wait 2 years than find out that you might not be able to join.

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