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Alternate Names : Coccyx Injury
Tailbone Trauma | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Tailbone trauma can cause:
A severe injury may cause chronic pain and nerve damage. The individual may experience long-term difficulty with walking and bowel movements.
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Tailbone Trauma: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Tailbone Trauma: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 08/09/01