What is the best treatment for a tailbone fracture

Tailbone fracture can be treated conservatively or surgically, the specific treatment plan should be chosen according to the condition and personal physical condition, there is no so-called “best treatment”, please follow the doctor’s instructions and standardized treatment. 1. Conservative treatment: After the occurrence of tailbone fracture, usually the chance of dislocation is relatively small, even if the dislocation can be healed by itself. For the displacement is not obvious or the end of the fracture is more stable, even can not carry on the reset, can take side lying or prone way, to brake rest can be. When the tailbone fracture pain can be oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain reliever, such as diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, etc., to relieve the symptoms of pain in the fracture site. 2. Surgery: If the pain lasts for more than three weeks, tailbone resection can be considered. Surgery can also be considered if the tailbone fracture affects bowel movement or affects the pelvis of unmarried women, resulting in narrowing of the birth canal. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment of tailbone fracture, and not blindly use medication and treatment on your own, so as to avoid delaying the condition.