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?!

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

You can be born with your coccyx fused to the pelvis

L5 fusion can cause SIJ pain

Is that what you're being investigated for?

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

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?

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.

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

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