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I have a broken tail bone and frequent back pain, is there anyway to fix this or at least help?

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Pt is best: Coccyx injury is common and typically very painful. Best therapy is pt and other non-surgical therapy. Rarely surgery is done to remove the fractured part of the coccyx.

Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

I have a broken tail bone and frequent back pain, is there anyway to fix this or at least help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Lundin answered

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