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Can an injury cause a bone spur and a degenerative disk? l5 - s1 area
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Yes. A : Yes. A specific injury is one thing that causes a degenerative disc. Age, wear and tear, infections are other things that can cause degenerative discs as well.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes, but: Yes, but typically takes a year or more to develop after the injury.
Answered 3/3/2013
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