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Please tell me, could falling on your tail bone give you a concussion?

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Unlikely: Unlikely that this kind of injury would lead to a concussion, though if you fell at a high velocity, it could be possible, but likely not.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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