Coccyx Fracture Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Coccyx Fracture? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Coccyx Fracture Risks
Factors that increase your chance of a coccyx fracture include:
- Sex: female (A woman's broader pelvis leaves the coccyx more exposed to injury)
- Advanced age
- Reduced muscle mass, which may lead to poor balance and increased risk of falls
- Osteoporosis
- Poor nutrition, especially inadequate calcium and vitamin D
- Certain congenital bone conditions
- Participating in certain activities, such as skating
- Violence
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