Advances in Coccygectomy: A Comprehensive Review Evaluating Surgical Techniques for Coccygodynia [PDF]
Brain SciencesBackground: Coccygodynia presents significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment. While coccygectomy has emerged as a crucial intervention for refractory cases, significant heterogeneity exists in surgical techniques.
Barnabas Obeng-Gyasi +2 more
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Traumatic coccydynia patients benefit from coccygectomy more than patients undergoing coccygectomy for non-traumatic causes [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 Purpose Conservative treatment is the first step in the management of coccydynia. However, surgical treatment is required in cases where conservative treatment fails.
Deniz Kara +4 more
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Update options in the treatment of coccydina(tail bone pain): article review [PDF]
Muthanna Medical Journal, 2021 This literature review is intended to provide oversight on the anatomy, incidence, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of coccydynia. Relevant articles were retrieved with PubMed using keywords such as “coccydynia”, “coccyx”, “coccyx pain ...
Ali Taha Hassan Al-Azzawi
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Contemporary Management of Coccydynia [PDF]
NeurospineCoccydynia is a painful condition of the coccyx that is frequently misdiagnosed and managed inconsistently. This review summarizes and grades the current evidence on diagnostic strategies and treatment options.
Victor E. Staartjes +6 more
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Global Spine Journal, 2023 Study Design A single surgeon case series and meta-analysis of literature Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome and patient satisfaction following coccygectomy for coccygodynia in adults and children using a curvilinear paramedian skin incision and ...
Satish Nagappa +2 more
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A comprehensive peri-operative protocol to decrease the risk of infection post coccygectomy: a case series study [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Coccygectomy is the definitive treatment of coccygodynia refractory to conservative therapy, but post operative wound infection poses a significant challenge in these patients.
Mohannad W. Awwad +4 more
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Comparison of Midline and Paramedian Approaches in Coccygectomy. [PDF]
Med Sci MonitBACKGROUND This study compared the clinical efficacy and complication profiles of classical midline versus paramedian incision techniques in coccygectomy for chronic refractory coccygodynia. We hypothesized that the paramedian approach would reduce wound-related complications and improve early postoperative pain and function.
Çaçan MA +3 more
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Outcomes of Coccygectomy Using the “Z” Plasty Technique of Wound Closure
Global Spine Journal, 2019 Study Design: Technical note. Objectives: Coccygectomy for chronic coccydynia has a high rate of successful clinical outcome. However, the procedure is associated with increased incidence of wound dehiscence and surgical site infection.
Arvind G Kulkarni, Sandeep Tapashetti
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The impact of coccygectomy on sexual and social function in females with chronic coccygodynia: a cohort study investigation the impact of coccygectomy using patient reported outcome after one and two years [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersStudy design Longitudinal cohort study. Introduction Coccydynia is a painful condition affecting primary women, while sitting, prolonged standing and during defecation and intercourse.
Albert Gellert +3 more
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Coccygectomy for chronic refractory coccygodynia in pediatric and adolescent patients
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2021 Aims: Coccygodynia (also known as coccydynia and coccyalgia) described for the first time by Simpson in 1859. It is a disabling pain in the coccyx usually provoked by sitting or changing position from a sitting to a standing position.
Hisham Almohamady Almetaher +2 more
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