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Coccydynia.

Ravi Patel1, Anoop Appannagari, Peter G Whang

  • 1Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|May 27, 2009
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Coccydynia, or tailbone pain, often stems from coccygeal instability. Conservative treatments are standard, but coccygectomy may help severe cases with instability or spicules.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Coccydynia involves pain in the coccyx (tailbone) region.
  • Abnormal coccyx mobility can cause chronic inflammation and degeneration.
  • Dynamic radiographs may reveal coccygeal instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the management of coccydynia.
  • To identify patient subgroups that may benefit from surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of conservative management strategies for coccydynia.
  • Evaluation of indications for coccygectomy.

Main Results:

  • Nonsurgical treatments are the primary approach.
  • Surgical coccygectomy is considered for persistent cases.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative care is the gold standard for coccydynia.
  • Coccygectomy offers potential benefits for patients with significant coccygeal instability or spicules.