Conservative treatment for chronic coccydynia: a 36-month prospective observational study of 115 patients.

Purpose: To describe long-term outcomes of conservative treatment for chronic coccydynia.

Methods: We conducted a 36-month prospective observational study. Adults with chronic coccydynia (> 2 months) were included.

Osteopathic medicine for fibromyalgia: a sham-controlled randomized clinical trial.

Background: Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) frequently resort to osteopathic or chiropractic treatment, despite very weak supporting evidence. We aimed to assess the efficacy of osteopathic manipulation in FM in a properly controlled and powered randomized clinical trial.

Methods: Patients were randomized to osteopathic or sham treatment.

Classification of fractures of the coccyx from a series of 104 patients.

Purpose: To describe a classification of fractures of the coccyx, according to their mechanism.

Methods: A series of 104 consecutive patients with a fracture of the coccyx was studied. The mechanism, level, characteristics of the fracture line and complications were recorded.

Coccygectomy for coccygeal spicule: a study of 33 cases.

Purpose: To report the results of coccygectomy for coccygeal spicule.

Methods: We report the results of a retrospective series of 33 patients who underwent coccygectomy for coccygeal spicule. There were 31 women and 2 men.