O Cebesoy1, B Guclu, K C Kose, K Basarir, D Guner, A K Us. 1. Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, 27060, Gaziantep, Turkey. ocebesoy@yahoo.com
Abstract
AIM: To determine the results of 21 cases of persistent coccygodynia unresponsive to conservative management and treated with coccygectomy. METHODS: Of 81 patients with coccygodynia, 21 underwent surgical excision of the coccyx with a minimum 5 days of antibiotic prophylaxis. All 21 patients were followed for at least 2 years and questioned about their satisfaction with the operation and its timing. Pain levels were recorded preoperatively and during the postoperative period using the VAS scale. RESULTS: The mean VAS score was 51.88 (40-70), and this decreased to 3.17, 2.94 and 2.76 in the 6th, 12th and 24th months, respectively. This change was statistically significant. Of the 21 cases, 17 had an excellent result and 4 had a good result. None had a wound healing problem or infection. All were satisfied with the operation, and all stated that they would have liked to have undergone it sooner. CONCLUSION: For unstable coccygeal fracture and persistent coccygodynia, coccygectomy is a reliable method of treatment with a high satisfaction and a low complication rate.
AIM: To determine the results of 21 cases of persistent coccygodynia unresponsive to conservative management and treated with coccygectomy. METHODS: Of 81 patients with coccygodynia, 21 underwent surgical excision of the coccyx with a minimum 5 days of antibiotic prophylaxis. All 21 patients were followed for at least 2 years and questioned about their satisfaction with the operation and its timing. Pain levels were recorded preoperatively and during the postoperative period using the VAS scale. RESULTS: The mean VAS score was 51.88 (40-70), and this decreased to 3.17, 2.94 and 2.76 in the 6th, 12th and 24th months, respectively. This change was statistically significant. Of the 21 cases, 17 had an excellent result and 4 had a good result. None had a wound healing problem or infection. All were satisfied with the operation, and all stated that they would have liked to have undergone it sooner. CONCLUSION: For unstable coccygeal fracture and persistent coccygodynia, coccygectomy is a reliable method of treatment with a high satisfaction and a low complication rate.
Authors: R Hochgatterer; M Gahleitner; J Allerstorfer; J Maier; M Luger; G Großbötzl; T Gotterbarm; L Pisecky Journal: Eur Spine J Date: 2020-11-03 Impact factor: 3.134
Authors: Navraj S Sagoo; Ali S Haider; Paolo Palmisciano; Christopher Vannabouathong; Roberto Gonzalez; Andrew L Chen; Nidhish Lokesh; Neha Sharma; Kylan Larsen; Ravinderjit Singh; Neha Mulpuri; Kevin Rezzadeh; Christie Caldwell; Lori A Tappen; Kevin Gill; Shaleen Vira Journal: Eur Spine J Date: 2021-10-25 Impact factor: 3.134