Friday, February, 10, 2012

Tailbone trauma

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Alternative Names

Coccyx injury


Symptoms
  • Bruising on the lower part of the spine
  • Pain when sitting or putting pressure on the tailbone


Review Date: 07/30/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)