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Tailbone (Coccyx) Injury (cont.)

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  • The prognosis for coccyx discomfort depends on many factors:

    • The original cause of the problem (whether from trauma, tumor, or infection)

    • If traumatic, the severity of the injury (a bruise, fracture, or dislocation)

    • The patient's ability to comply with medical treatment

    • The patient's natural ability to recuperate and heal

  • The majority of cases of traumatic coccyx injury get better within several weeks of the injury with proper medical treatment.

  • A few people suffer from chronic coccyx discomfort despite proper medical treatment. This can be an extremely frustrating and debilitating problem.

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Coccyx pain (tailbone pain) can frustrate patients and significantly impair quality of life, but relief is possible.

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