Question 1

what causes a fused cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Fusion: A cervical vertebra can fuse for many reasons.
They can be that way from birth (congenital)
They can occasionally fuse from long term disc collapse (spondylosis)
Or they can be fused with a surgical procedure (cervical fusion surgery).

Question 2

can you cause any damage or break your vertebrae in your neck from it cracking when you were pushing against it to help move your body in a seat?

Accepted Answer

No: Not in otherwise normal bone.  It is more likely that if you felt a crack or pop, that it was coming from your facet joint which is not dangerous or uncommon.

Question 3

can spine still grow @ 38 causing nearly 3 inch permanent height increase? can space growth in vertebrae, chiropractor or stretching cause it?

Accepted Answer

Technically: If the discs (the cartilages) between the veterbrae are heavily HYDRATED there can be an increase in height after such hydration. Chiropractic manipulation can adjust the position of the veterbrae perhaps resulting in some small increase in height however these changes are usually TEMPORARY!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

can the inflammation of the l5 vertebrae cause lower abdoml pain that radiates to the lower back.all tests are normal and this pain seems a mystery?

Accepted Answer

L 5 pain: Yes, dorsal root irritation of L5 can cause this.

Question 5

are vertebral crush fractures caused by the collapse of weakened vertebrae? what causes the collapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Two variables are bone strength and compressive energy applied the weaker the bone the less energy required to crush vertebra low energy fractures are in weak bone

Question 6

i have pain in the spine column for 3 months, between the 5 and 8  thoracal vertebraes.the pain is just in the vertebrae, in the bone.what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain,: Arthritis, slipped disc, pinched nerve  etc are possible causes. Take care!

Question 7

can viral meningitis cause a vertebrae to erode?

Accepted Answer

No: This is an infectious process that has nothing to do with the bones of your spine. They may diagnose it with a spinal tap, but that is merely a safe way to get cerebral-spinal fluid.

Question 8

can a  fractured vertebrae cause severe leg pain upon walking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the fracture is causing compression or irritation to a nerve root in the lumbar spine it will cause "sciatica" or nerve pain in the leg.

Question 9

can cervical stenosis cause dizziness when walking? which vertebrae are most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

No: No cervical vertebra are not responsible for your balance. So look with your doctor for other reason.

Question 10

i just got results from my mri, it said i have a small hemangioma at my c7 vertebrae. i was in a car accident. could this have caused it to flare up?

Accepted Answer

No: MRI showed the incidental finding of the small hemangioma.

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Can the inflammation of the l5 vertebrae cause lower abdoml pain that radiates to the lower back.all tests are normal and this pain seems a mystery?

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Are vertebral crush fractures caused by the collapse of weakened vertebrae? what causes the collapse?

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I have pain in the spine column for 3 months, between the 5 and 8 thoracal vertebraes.the pain is just in the vertebrae, in the bone.what causes it?

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Can viral meningitis cause a vertebrae to erode?

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I just got results from my mri, it said i have a small hemangioma at my c7 vertebrae. i was in a car accident. could this have caused it to flare up?

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