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Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA

M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K)Consultant Orthopaedicsurgeon ,Trauma, Arthroscopy,

ArthroplastySurgeon

Apollo hospitals, HyderabadConsultant OrthopaedicSurgeon at

www.healthyjointclub.com

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Coccyx or tailbone istriangular bonystructure located at the

bottom of the vertebralcolumn.

Composed of 3 to 5bony segments whichare held by joints and

ligaments

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Any irritation (inflammation) of

the bony area (tail bone)situated between the folds ofthe buttocks is referred as

Coccydynia.

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Direct trauma due to fall on tail boneFracturesDislocations and alignment

abnormalities

PregnancyDuring delivery of baby pressureis exerted on coccyx

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Prolonged sittingHard surfacesProfessionals in Desktop jobs

Obesity

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Complaints by the patient Examination by Doctor

Examination of entirespine

Pain on local pressureover tailbone,Rectal examination torule out other causes

Rarely a local hair follicleinfection in the area can

produce similar complaints

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X -Rays

To seefractures &Dislocations

Occasionally MRI torule out other causes

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Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.ORTHO.,MCh ORTHO(U.K)ROOM NO 957,INSTITUTE OF ORTHOPAEDICSAPOLLO HOSPITAL,JUBILEE HILLS, HYDERABADFOR APPOINTMENT:040-23607777 (Ext: 6591)92472589899441184590Email: healthyjointclub@gmail.com

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