Can Auto Accident Injuries Cause Arthritis?

Studies are strong that injuries of the spine sustained in an auto accident can lead to degeneration of the spine. There is a lot of evidence that suggests that trauma and whiplash injuries can accelerate the development of cervical spondylosis with degenerative disk disease or osteoarthritis. This is substantiated by numerous studies. *Hohl found degenerative changes in 39% of whiplash patients 5 years after the rear-end collision. 

*Hohl M.  Soft tissue injuries of the neck in automobile accidents: factors influencing prognosis. Journal of Bone Joint Surgery 1974,56A: 1675-1682

Joseph Medlin D.C.