I've Broken My Bum: the second book in the bestselling New Bum picture book series (The New Bum Series)

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Other investigations may include blood tests to assess the degree of blood loss and the function of the liver and kidneys, and testing of the urine to look for damage to the bladder. How are pelvic fractures treated? Personalised Items are non-returnable. Some goods are non-returnable for hygiene reasons. Please note that this does not affect your statutory rights. Pain is managed using painkillers and by stabilising an unstable pelvis. Strong painkillers and local anaesthetics may initially be needed. An epidural anaesthetic is sometimes used to help manage the initial pain. Blood clots

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Sitting down for longer periods or applying pressure to the base of you spine causes increased pain and discomfort To find out whether you would qualify for free private physio aftercare for a fractured coccyx, please get in touch today. Are There Any Complications Associated with a Broken Coccyx? Initial treatment is with pain relief and bed rest, followed by mobilisation. It is very important to get moving as soon as possible, as this is better for long-term recovery, as well as reducing the risk of blood clots forming ( deep vein thrombosis). Reduction in bleeding from the pelvis is initially helped by keeping the pelvis as stable as possible. Initially this is done by binders and sheets, followed by stabilisation using external fixation (see below). External pelvic fixationDoctors usually prescribe 'blood thinners' ( anticoagulants) to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the veins of the legs and pelvis. Pelvic fractures are known to increase the risk of blood clots. Bed rest Repetitive straining or friction against the coccyx (as happens in bicycling or rowing) can injure the coccyx. Sports involving repeated impact, such as running or jumping, carry the highest risk. Stress fractures often occur in those who suddenly increase their training distance or activity level, including sedentary people who suddenly start to exercise.

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This involves a pulley system of external pins in the bones, with weights and counterweights. It helps line up the pieces of bone. Skeletal traction is sometimes used as a temporary treatment, and it often provides some pain relief. Occasionally, pelvic fractures are treated with skeletal traction alone but this is unusual. Internal pelvic fixation These injuries involve much more bleeding than stable fractures, as the separation of the broken bones allows them to bleed much more freely. They may also involve direct damage to the internal organs. Unstable fracture: this usually occurs when there are two or more breaks in the pelvic ring and the ends of the broken bones move apart. This type of fracture is more likely to occur after high-impact injury and there may, therefore, be other associated injuries. Follow-up is recommended at the discretion of your doctor and depends on the severity of the injury and the progress you are making with medical treatment. Tailbone injuries are often extremely painful, so home remedies aim to control pain and avoid further irritation to the area.Some patients require internal fixation to keep the bones in place. This is open surgery, performed under anaesthetic. The bone fragments are repositioned, then held together with screws or metal plates which are left permanently in place. Please get in touch with one of our health experts today who would tell you in minutes what type of treatment and aftercare you might be entitled to receive in your area. When Should I Seek Medical Attention For a Broken / Fractured Coccyx? This is apparently the second book about this cheeky (sorry) kid. I haven't read the first one, but this seems to stand well enough on its own.

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Most injuries to your tailbone are the result of some kind of trauma with the most common causes being as follows: If you suffered a broken coccyx not only is your injury extremely painful, but it can take a long time to heal.A stable pelvic fracture is usually painful. Pain in the hip or groin is usual and is made worse by moving the hip or trying to walk, although walking may still be possible. Some patients find if they try to keep one hip or knee bent this can ease the pain. To find out what therapies and treatments are available locally to where you live and whether you would qualify to receive any, please call us today on 020 3870 4868, our phone lines are open from 9 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week and a health expert is waiting to take your call. Helpful Links