tail bone pain / coccydynia

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Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K) Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon , Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty Surgeon Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at www.healthyjointclub.c om

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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

www.healthyjointclub.comwww.healthyjointclub.com

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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

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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.

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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

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Prolonged sittingHard surfacesProfessionals in Desktop jobs

Prolonged sittingHard surfacesProfessionals in Desktop jobs

ObesityObesity

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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

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X -Rays

To see fractures & Dislocations

Occasionally MRI to rule 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: [email protected] Website: www.healthyjointclub.com

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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: [email protected] Website: www.healthyjointclub.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyjointclub

Youtube: www.youtube.com/healthyjointclub