Tailbone trauma
Definition
Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine.
Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine.
Overview & Considerations
Actual fractures of the tailbone (coccyx) are not common. Tailbone trauma usually involves bruising of the bone or pulling of the ligaments.
Tailbone trauma Symptoms
Review Date: 08/12/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine.
For tailbone trauma where no spinal cord injury is suspected:
Relieve pressure on the tailbone by sitting on an inflatable rubber ring or cushions.
Take acetaminophen for pain.
Take a stool softener to avoid constipation.
Tailbone trauma is any injury that occurs to the coccyx or tailbone, which is found at the base of the spine.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
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 See also: Trauma, Emergency, Injury, Emergencies, Fractures
  
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