Therapy-resistant coccygodynia should no longer be considered a myth : The surgical approach

Coccygodynia is still often considered a mystery, and many patients are not taken seriously with their problems and pain. A 51-year-old thin lady presented at our clinic with lifelong, persistent low back pain. The clinical examination indicated suspicion of coccygodynia. A functional X‑ray revealed...

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Published in:Der Orthopäde 2019-01, Vol.48 (1), p.92-95
Main Authors: Benditz, A, König, M A
Format: Article
Language:ger
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Summary:Coccygodynia is still often considered a mystery, and many patients are not taken seriously with their problems and pain. A 51-year-old thin lady presented at our clinic with lifelong, persistent low back pain. The clinical examination indicated suspicion of coccygodynia. A functional X‑ray revealed a hypermobile os coccygeum with dorsal tilt. After a total coccygectomy via a y-shaped approach, she was completely pain free at the 12 months follow-up examination. No surgical site infection occurred in this period.
ISSN:1433-0431
DOI:10.1007/s00132-018-03665-7