Is it necessary to stay in bed for coccyx fracture? For coccyx fracture, it is suggested to stay in bed and avoid walking, loading and strenuous exercise, so as not to affect fracture healing and lead to delayed or non-union of fracture.
Fracture of coccyx is mainly caused by direct violence or indirect violence, which destroys the continuity and integrity of coccyx. Clinically, it can be manifested as swelling and pain of bones and limited movement after trauma. Fracture of coccyx can be diagnosed by X-ray or CT scanning.
Most coccyx fractures can be treated conservatively and achieve good results. The main treatment is bed rest. Pain can be treated by oral or local anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.
How can the coccyx judge that it doesn't hurt to walk without standing? 1. coccyx fractures mainly occur when walking, falling, and accidentally slipping while sitting on the ground. If after the injury, the tail hurts severely and you dare not sit down, it may be a coccyx fracture;
2. The doctor has a physical examination. If the coccyx is touched by hand pressing or finger anal examination, if the pain or obvious abnormal activity is obvious, the doctor can judge that the coccyx has a fracture;
3. Check whether the coccygeal vertebra is fractured by photos, CT or MRI.
Can coccyx fracture persist in going to work? Coccygeal fracture is a rare fracture in clinic. It is caused by falling, and the buttocks are squeezed or scraped by hard objects, which leads to the interruption of the main continuity of coccyx, and some patients are accompanied by dislocation to a certain extent.
Unmarried female coccyx fracture can be treated conservatively in principle if it does not cause rectal compression or affect pelvic ring. It is recommended to stay in bed for four weeks, and the injury will not get worse, which means that the treatment can be terminated, and some topical painkillers will be assisted during the period.
Therefore, if the coccyx fracture obviously does not require sitting time, you can choose to go to work properly. If you need to sit still, it is recommended not to insist on going to work. You'd better think about it after treatment.