## Overview Sacrocaudal injury is trauma to the junction between the sacrum and the tail, often from falling backward or the tail being caught. It causes tail paralysis or deviation, pain at the tail base, and swelling. Nerve damage can also affect bladder and rectal function in more severe cases. ## Causes Trauma. ## Diagnosis Clinical examination and radiographs of the sacrocaudal region. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories for mild injuries. Severe nerve damage has a poor outlook. ## Recovery and Prognosis Variable. Mild cases improve. Complete nerve disruption often leaves permanent deficits. ## Prevention Avoid catching the tail in gates or equipment.
tail paralysis or deviation; pain at the tail base; swelling
## Overview Sacrocaudal injury is trauma to the junction between the sacrum and the tail, often from falling backward or the tail being caught. It causes tail paralysis or deviation, pain at the tail base, and swelling. Nerve damage can also affect bladder and rectal function in more severe cases. ## Causes Trauma. ## Diagnosis Clinical examination and radiographs of the sacrocaudal region. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories for mild injuries. Severe nerve damage has a poor outlook. ## Recovery and Prognosis Variable. Mild cases improve. Complete nerve disruption often leaves permanent deficits. ## Prevention Avoid catching the tail in gates or equipment.
tail paralysis or deviation; pain at the tail base; swelling