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This is a short patient education and awarness presentation on tail bone pain (coccydynia). This presentation delivers a brief information on causes, diagnosis, investigations and treatment of tail bone pain, Disclaimer: This presentation is solely for educational purpose.
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Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K)Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon ,Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty Surgeon Apollo hospitals, HyderabadConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at
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•Coccyx or tailbone is triangular bony structure located at the bottom of the vertebral column.
•Composed of 3 to 5 bony segments which are held by joints and ligaments
•Coccyx or tailbone is triangular bony structure located at the bottom of the vertebral column.
•Composed of 3 to 5 bony segments which are held by joints and ligaments
Any irritation (inflammation) of the bony area (tail bone) situated between the folds of the buttocks is referred as Coccydynia.
Any irritation (inflammation) of the bony area (tail bone) situated between the folds of the buttocks is referred as Coccydynia.
Direct trauma due to fall on tail boneFracturesDislocations and alignment abnormalities
Direct trauma due to fall on tail boneFracturesDislocations and alignment abnormalities
PregnancyDuring delivery of baby pressure is exerted on coccyx
PregnancyDuring delivery of baby pressure is exerted on coccyx
Prolonged sittingHard surfacesProfessionals in Desktop jobs
Prolonged sittingHard surfacesProfessionals in Desktop jobs
ObesityObesity
Complaints by the patient Examination by Doctor
Examination of entire spine
Examination of entire spine
Pain on local pressure over tailbone,Rectal examination to rule out other causes
Pain on local pressure over tailbone,Rectal examination to rule out other causes
Rarely a local hair follicle infection in the area can
produce similar complaints
Rarely a local hair follicle infection in the area can
produce similar complaints
X -Rays
To see fractures & Dislocations
Occasionally MRI to rule out other causes
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: [email protected] Website: www.healthyjointclub.com
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/healthyjointclub
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: [email protected] Website: www.healthyjointclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyjointclub
Youtube: www.youtube.com/healthyjointclub