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I fractured my tailbone 6 wks ago. ever since there's been swelling above it/lower back area, 3-4ins in diameter. could something else be wrong?
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Potentially: Yes, potentially there could be other structures involved. An MRI or ct scan of the area would likely give further information.
Answered 2/12/2016
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