Anyone knowledgeable about spines?

[AnotherOneBitestheDust]

Apparently I have a fusion defect at L5 and a truncated coccyx (amongst other things). Although the 'other things' were explained in more detail. Anyone know what those 2 things are please?!

[AnotherOneBitestheDust]

Oops this was meant to be in general health - will get it moved!

[Morethanalittlebitconfused]

You can be born with your coccyx fused to the pelvis

[Morethanalittlebitconfused]

L5 fusion can cause SIJ pain

Is that what you're being investigated for?

[AnotherOneBitestheDust]

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was having lower back and pelvic pain. Scans also showed inflammation in SIs and facet joints.

[Wailywailywaily]

I think that the things you describe are often congenital so unlikely to have suddenly started to cause you pain. But RA in a joint can lead to fusions this takes a long time to happen though so unlikely to be the cause of recent onset of pain.
Are they incidental findings?

[AnotherOneBitestheDust]

Yes, it says they are congenital. I think they probably are incidental findings. I was just curious as to whether they might be causing pain.

[LisaMumsnet]

Just to let you know that we're going to move this thread to General Health at the OP's request. MNHQ

[AnotherOneBitestheDust]

Thank you, Lisa. This is what happens when you have too many tabs open.