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How do you know if you have a broken tailbone?
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Exam and X-ray: Trauma related pain in this area may indicate fracture or just joint irritation. Need xray and examination to be certain. Fractured tailbones are treated conservatively for the first 6 months.
Answered 10/17/2016
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