Research Article

Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia

Volume: 41 Number: 4 December 5, 2007
  • Bulent Capar
  • Naci Akpinar
  • Erdogan Kutluay
  • Salih Mujde
  • Adil Turan
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Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia

Abstract

Objectives: The results of coccygectomy were evaluated in patients with coccydynia unresponsive to conservative treatment. Methods: Twenty-four patients (23 females, 1 male; mean age 33 years; range 21 to 60 years) underwent coccygectomy for coccydynia unresponsive to conservative treatment of at least a year. The mean symptom duration was 30 months (range 14 to 144 months), and the mean length of conservative treatment was 18 months (range 12 to 32 months). Eighteen patients had a history of trauma and six patients were considered idiopathic. According to the radiographic classification of Postacchini and Massobrio, four patients (16.7%) were type 1, 16 patients (66.7%) were type 2, three patients (12.5%) were type 3, and one patient (4.2%) was type 4. Coccygectomy was performed according to the technique described by Key and complete excision was confirmed by radiologic examination. All the patients received postoperative dual antibiotic therapy for 72 hours. The mean follow-up was 28 months (range 12 to 70 months). Functional evaluations included the extent of relief in the painful area, improvement in quality of life, the severity of pain in the sitting position, and pain score during daily activities. Results: None of the patients required reoperation for incomplete excision. The results were excellent in 13 patients (54.2%), good in seven patients (29.2%), moderate in two patients (8.3%), and poor in two patients. Excellent and good results amounted to 83.3%. The only postoperative complication was infection in two patients, which was treated with antibiotics and appropriate wound care. None of the patients had rectal rupture or prolapse. Conclusion: Coccygectomy is a successful treatment option in patients unresponsive to conservative treatment for coccydynia.

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English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Bulent Capar This is me

Naci Akpinar This is me

Erdogan Kutluay This is me

Salih Mujde This is me

Adil Turan This is me

Publication Date

December 5, 2007

Submission Date

May 10, 2014

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Year 2007 Volume: 41 Number: 4

APA
Capar, B., Akpinar, N., Kutluay, E., Mujde, S., & Turan, A. (2007). Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 41(4), 277-280. https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY
AMA
1.Capar B, Akpinar N, Kutluay E, Mujde S, Turan A. Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41(4):277-280. https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY
Chicago
Capar, Bulent, Naci Akpinar, Erdogan Kutluay, Salih Mujde, and Adil Turan. 2007. “Coccygectomy in Patients With Coccydynia”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 (4): 277-80. https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY.
EndNote
Capar B, Akpinar N, Kutluay E, Mujde S, Turan A (December 1, 2007) Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 4 277–280.
IEEE
[1]B. Capar, N. Akpinar, E. Kutluay, S. Mujde, and A. Turan, “Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 277–280, Dec. 2007, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY
ISNAD
Capar, Bulent - Akpinar, Naci - Kutluay, Erdogan - Mujde, Salih - Turan, Adil. “Coccygectomy in Patients With Coccydynia”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41/4 (December 1, 2007): 277-280. https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY.
JAMA
1.Capar B, Akpinar N, Kutluay E, Mujde S, Turan A. Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41:277–280.
MLA
Capar, Bulent, et al. “Coccygectomy in Patients With Coccydynia”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, no. 4, Dec. 2007, pp. 277-80, https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY.
Vancouver
1.Bulent Capar, Naci Akpinar, Erdogan Kutluay, Salih Mujde, Adil Turan. Coccygectomy in patients with coccydynia. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2007 Dec. 1;41(4):277-80. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA77ZC98DY