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What Causes Pain In Tailbone After An Accidental Fall?

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Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014
Question: I was trying to sit down on my office chair yesterday when it moved and I fell on my backside and injured my elbow. My tail bone feels very sore today. Do you think I should be checked for a possible coccyx fracture or wait a few days. I am an 82-year-old female.
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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
An Xray would show if you have a fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for you question.

I'm sorry to hear about your fall. You could have fractured your sacrum or you coccyx. An X-ray would usually show this but not 100 percent of the time.

Low energy sacral and coccygeal fratures are usually managed non-operatively with analgesic such as antiinflammatory medication, tylenol and opiate, morphine derived,drugs in the early stages when they are particularly painful.

Sitting on a soft cushion/pillow or dognut ring can help relieve the pressue. If you fell unsteady on your feet then a cane or crutches can be of benefit.

I hope this answers you question.

best wishes
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What Causes Pain In Tailbone After An Accidental Fall?

Brief Answer: An Xray would show if you have a fracture Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for you question. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. You could have fractured your sacrum or you coccyx. An X-ray would usually show this but not 100 percent of the time. Low energy sacral and coccygeal fratures are usually managed non-operatively with analgesic such as antiinflammatory medication, tylenol and opiate, morphine derived,drugs in the early stages when they are particularly painful. Sitting on a soft cushion/pillow or dognut ring can help relieve the pressue. If you fell unsteady on your feet then a cane or crutches can be of benefit. I hope this answers you question. best wishes