Can car accident cause spinal hemangiomas?

No, a car accident cannot directly cause spinal hemangiomas. Spinal hemangiomas are congenital vascular malformations that are present from birth. They are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging studies. Rarely, they can cause symptoms such as back pain, weakness, or numbness in the legs. A car accident can cause spinal injuries and damage to the spinal cord or surrounding tissues, but it does not directly cause spinal hemangiomas.