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I fell down the stairs in my house. how long does it take for a coccyx injury to heal?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

It depend: If you have broken bone and were or not. Usually 6-8 weeks.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 1/15/2013

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