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Coccygectomy for refractory coccydynia, old-fashioned but effective procedure: A retrospective analysis.

Andrea PernaAndrea FranchiniLuca MacchiarolaFrancesco MarucciaFelice BarlettaFrancesco BoscoGiuseppe RovereFranco Lucio Gorgoglione
Published in: International orthopaedics (2024)
Our findings suggest that coccygectomy provides superior and lasting pain relief, functional improvement, and quality of life improvement compared to conservative therapy. While complications were minimal, further research with larger cohorts is warranted to validate these results and explore long-term outcomes. Despite its historical association with complications, advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative care have led to improved outcomes and reduced complication rates. Thus, coccygectomy should be considered in the treatment algorithm for patients with debilitating coccydynia.
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