462 results match your criteria: "Coccyx Pain"

Sacral chordoma is a rare osseous tumor of malignant origin. Remnants of the notochord in the region of sacrum and coccyx is said to be the origin of these tumors. Patients generally have delayed presentation, which is responsible for larger tumor size.

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Coccydynia, also termed chronic pain in the tailbone, is a complex condition with limited treatment options for refractory cases. This case series introduces a novel approach for treating refractory coccydynia using cryoablation of the sacrococcygeal nerves under combined ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance. Two female patients, suffering from chronic pain for over six months and unresponsive to conservative interventions, underwent cryoablation.

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Coccydynia is persistent pain in the sacrococcygeal region caused by pressure on the coccyx lasting more than three months. It was treated conservatively and may mandate surgical management in the form of coccygectomy if the patient fails conservative treatment. Coccygectomy had been abandoned for a long time due to high complications.

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Introduction: Patients with persistent coccygodynia who do not respond to conventional therapies may undergo ganglion impar block (GIB). We looked at how GIB therapy for individuals with persistent coccygodynia affected their coccygeal dynamic patterns.

Materials And Methods: Patients with persistent coccydynia with GIB once using a trans-Sacro-coccygeal technique with fluoroscopy supervision were taken up for the study.

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Background: Coccydynia is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness in the coccyx region of the spine. Chronic coccydynia (≥3-months) management remains a clinical challenge. Radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) targeting the sacrococcygeal joint (SCJ) and/or 1st intercoccygeal joint (ICJ) margins has emerged as an alternative, minimally invasive intervention for refractory coccydynia.

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  • Coccydynia is a painful condition affecting the coccyx, and when conservative treatments fail, options like coccygeal nerve block (CnB) and ganglion impar block (GiB) are explored for relief.* -
  • In a study involving 56 patients, both CnB and GiB led to significant reductions in pain (as measured by the NRS) and improvements in functionality (using the PARIS questionnaire) after 12 weeks, with no significant difference between the two methods.* -
  • CnB, which is guided by ultrasound and avoids radiation exposure, was found to be as effective as the traditional GiB and may be a preferable choice for treating coccydynia due
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  • Chordoma is a rare malignant tumor that primarily occurs in the sacrococcygeal region, with a very low incidence rate.
  • The case reported involves a 32-year-old male with a history of post-polio paralysis, who experienced lower back pain, gluteal swelling, and weight loss over two years, with MRI findings showing a significant lesion in the sacral area.
  • After a wide-margin surgical resection, the patient's tumor was classified as moderately differentiated with a high grade, and he maintained neurological function post-surgery, following a regime of rehabilitation and ongoing follow-up.
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Two Cases of Symptomatic Tailgut Cysts.

J Clin Med

August 2024

Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland.

Tailgut cysts are rare lesions which are found in the rectorectal space. They develop in the final section of the intestine from which the rectum and anus extend and vary from being asymptomatic to symptomatic due to pressure on organs or nerves. Tailgut cysts are more common in females, usually between 30 and 60 years of age.

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Coccygodynia in a Long-Term Cancer Survivor Diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer: A Case Report.

Medicina (Kaunas)

August 2024

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital, Suwon 16247, Republic of Korea.

: Rectal cancer is considered cured if no recurrence is found during the 5-year follow-up period after treatment. After this period, patients often believe that the cancer is completely eradicated. However, in modern society, where lifespans have become longer, it is important to recognize that metastatic cancer may occur long after the initial treatment has concluded.

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  • Epidural lymphoma in the lumbosacral region is rare and often presents with back pain and unclear neurological issues, making diagnosis challenging.
  • A case study of a 42-year-old woman with a long history of low back pain revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after a lumbar MRI showed a compressive lesion, leading to surgery for tumor removal.
  • A literature review identified 24 similar cases, indicating that lymphoma in this area predominantly affects younger males, with early recognition of symptoms crucial for effective treatment and better recovery.
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Coccygectomy for refractory coccydynia, old-fashioned but effective procedure: A retrospective analysis.

Int Orthop

August 2024

Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza IRCCS, 71013, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.

Purpose: Coccydynia, characterized by persistent pain in the coccygeal region, significantly impacts patients' quality of life. While various treatment modalities exist, including conservative measures and surgical interventions like coccygectomy, optimal management remains unclear. This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes, functional improvements, and quality of life in patients with chronic coccydynia undergoing either infiltrative treatment or coccygectomy.

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Iatrogenic rectal perforation after coccygeal radiofrequency ablation.

BMJ Case Rep

June 2024

Surgery, HagaZiekenhuis, Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Article Synopsis
  • Coccygodynia, or pain in the coccygeal bone, can be treated with various methods including anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, surgery, or radiofrequency thermal ablation.
  • There are risks associated with these treatments, particularly with thermal ablation, where heat can cause damage to nearby tissues like the rectum, potentially leading to perforation.
  • The case report details the management of such a complication, highlighting the necessity for cooperation between gastrointestinal surgeons and gastroenterologists following a rectal perforation caused by thermal treatment.
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding caudal epidural steroid injection (CESI) to ganglion impar pulsed radiofrequency (GI-PRF) therapy in patients with refractory chronic coccygodynia, and to determine the effect of pain duration and trauma on treatment success.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients who underwent GI-PRF (n = 20) or GI-PRF + CESI (n = 20) were retrospectively assessed for age, gender, pain duration, history of trauma to the coccyx, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores pre-procedure and 1, 3, and 6 months post-procedure and satisfaction rates at 6 months post-procedure. Satisfaction was categorized as excellent, high, moderate, and low.

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Chordoma is a malignant bone tumor originating from notochordal remnants, most commonly occurring at the sacrococcygeal junction. We present a case of a 70-year-old male with chronic pain in the lower lumbar spine. MRI performed elsewhere revealed a large tumor that involved S4, S5, and the coccyx with a presacral soft tissue component.

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» Coccydynia is a painful condition affecting many patients at the terminal caudal end of the spine.» An understanding of coccyx anatomy and variations of morphology is necessary for proper diagnosis. A multifactorial etiology for pain may be responsible for this clinical entity.

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A man in his mid-40s presented to the colorectal surgery clinic with complaints of chronic perianal pain for over 20 years. He had episodes of urinary incontinence associated with pain. There were no other symptoms to suspect bowel pathology.

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Ewing's sarcoma is a rare and highly aggressive bone tumor primarily affecting children and adolescents. It commonly presents in the pelvic and axial skeleton, with sacral involvement posing unique challenges due to its intricate anatomical location. This report details the case of an 18-year-old male with sacral Ewing's sarcoma, emphasizing the diagnostic, surgical, and reconstructive aspects of management.

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Mind the gap: paramedian approach for coccygectomy.

Spine J

August 2024

Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, USA; Alpine Orthopaedic and Spine, P.C., 212 E Central Ave #365, Spokane, WA, USA.

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  • Coccydynia, or coccyx pain, often resolves on its own but can require treatments like NSAIDs, physical therapy, or a coccygectomy if severe symptoms persist.
  • A new proposed method for coccygectomy — the paramedian approach — aims to reduce infection rates and improve healing by placing the incision further from the anus.
  • A study of 41 patients who underwent this technique showed promising results, with evaluations of infection rates and patient satisfaction conducted post-surgery.
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[Treatment options for coccygodynia].

Orthopadie (Heidelb)

February 2024

Klinikum Fichtelgebirge, Schillerhain 1-8, 95615, Marktredwitz, Deutschland.

Background: To this day, patients with coccyx problems are the most frequently underestimated patient population in orthopedic practices. The clinical picture of coccygodynia was first described in 1859. Nevertheless, discussions about the importance of coccyx problems remain a tiresome topic.

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