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Coccygodynia

M Zayer1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics. Angelholm Hospital, Sweden.

The Ulster Medical Journal
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Coccygectomy surgery can benefit carefully selected patients suffering from tailbone pain (coccygodynia). This study found that female patients reported satisfaction following the procedure for traumatic or idiopathic causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Spinal Procedures

Background:

  • Coccygodynia, or tailbone pain, significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Idiopathic and traumatic causes are common, often resistant to conservative treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of coccygectomy in patients with coccygodynia.
  • To assess patient satisfaction following coccygectomy for refractory tailbone pain.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of ten coccygectomy procedures.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, pain etiology, and post-operative outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Ten female patients (average age 46) underwent coccygectomy.
  • All patients expressed satisfaction with the surgical outcome.
  • One patient deceased prior to follow-up.

    • Conclusions:

    • Coccygectomy may be a beneficial treatment option for carefully selected patients with coccygodynia.
    • Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings.