Understanding.
A fall on the buttocks can cause a contusion, a fracture, or a fracture-dislocation. Pain is often aggravated by sitting and changes in position.
The assessment.
The examination and the circumstances of the injury guide the assessment. Imaging is tailored to the clinical suspicion, severity, and progression; a CT scan can clarify a complex lesion.
Treatments.
Treatment is most often non-surgical: temporary limitation of painful weight-bearing, an appropriate cushion, and pain medication prescribed according to the individual's condition. Preventing constipation can make daily life easier.
Follow-up.
Persistent pain should prompt a reassessment rather than automatically concluding that the fracture has not healed. A coccygectomy is not the usual treatment for a recent fracture.
Your questions.
When should you seek emergency medical attention?+
After an injury, leg weakness, perineal numbness, or new urinary problems require urgent evaluation.
Coccygectomy.
Indications, preparation, procedure, follow-up, and risks: key information for discussing this option during a consultation.