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Tailbone sticks out is there any surgery i can do?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Orthopedic surgery: You probably broke your tail bone in the past, maybe more than once. Ask for a referral to orthopedic surgery and possible removal.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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