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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Tailbone After A Crash
My friend was in a crash May 3rd. He broke his neck (actually an internal capitation). Broke his lower left leg and upper right arm. No paralysis, miraculously! He left the re hab Tuesday and is having pain on his tailbone and said it feels like its is calloused? Most uncomfortable. Any advice?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Hello again,
For this tail bone pain you need clinical examination and further investigation.
Coccyx bone can be better seen on CT scan.
I will advise you MRI spine and sacrum ,CT scan. study may be required after clinical examination.
X ray may not show details.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
For this tail bone pain you need clinical examination and further investigation.
Coccyx bone can be better seen on CT scan.
I will advise you MRI spine and sacrum ,CT scan. study may be required after clinical examination.
X ray may not show details.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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