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Tailbone disorders

Tailbone disorders

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Tailbone disorder is a condition in which a person has problems with his tailbone (coccyx) at the bottom of the spine. Problems can include fractures, other injuries, pain, etc

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Spinal disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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