A sacral fracture occurs when a bone called the sacrum breaks. The sacrum is a large triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It fits like a wedge between the two hipbones. The sacrum is made up of the sacral vertebrae, which are fused together.
Sometimes the coccyx, or tailbone, is fractured along with the sacrum. The tailbone is the small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is attached to the sacral bone above it.
In some cases, an injury to the sacrum can affect the nerves that control the bladder, bowel, or legs.
Home treatment may be all that is needed for some sacral fractures. If a fracture is severe or affects nerves, you may need surgery.
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