Could a collapsed disk be caused by Spina Bifida Occulta?

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I was involved in a car accident 2 moths ago. I had X-Rays done and it was discovered that I had Spina Bifida Occulta of the L5 Vertabrae. That was the center of the pain. I went for an MRI and had the Dr read it. It was discovered that there was a collapsed disc between L4 and L5. All the others discs looked good. Could the collapsed disc been caused by the accident or the Spina Bifida, or would it have been there all along? I have an appointment with a specialist next week, but would like an idea of what is going on, before that. Thanks.

MikeL · Accepted Answer

Spina Bifida is a birth defect so it would have been there all along. The collapsed disc was most likely caused by the accident.

croney · Answer

Collapsed Disk

Anonymous · Answer

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S P · Answer

it really could be either one. There is no way of knowing. Especially since your occulta is in the same place.

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Could a collapsed disk be caused by Spina Bifida Occulta?

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