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.

1. 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
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3. •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

4. 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.

5. Direct trauma due to fall on tail bone
Fractures
Dislocations and alignment
abnormalities
Direct trauma due to fall on tail bone
Fractures
Dislocations and alignment
abnormalities
Pregnancy
During delivery of baby pressure
is exerted on coccyx
Pregnancy
During delivery of baby pressure
is exerted on coccyx

6. Prolonged sitting
Hard surfaces
Professionals in Desktop jobs
Prolonged sitting
Hard surfaces
Professionals in Desktop jobs
ObesityObesity

8. Complaints by the patient Examination by Doctor
Examination of entire spineExamination 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

9. X -Rays
To see
fractures &
Dislocations
Occasionally MRI to
rule out other causes

12. Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA
M.S.ORTHO.,MCh ORTHO(U.K)
ROOM NO 957,
INSTITUTE OF ORTHOPAEDICS
APOLLO HOSPITAL,
JUBILEE HILLS, HYDERABAD
FOR APPOINTMENT:
040-23607777 (Ext: 6591)
9247258989
9441184590
Email: healthyjointclub@gmail.com
Website: www.healthyjointclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyjointclub
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Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA
M.S.ORTHO.,MCh ORTHO(U.K)
ROOM NO 957,
INSTITUTE OF ORTHOPAEDICS
APOLLO HOSPITAL,
JUBILEE HILLS, HYDERABAD
FOR APPOINTMENT:
040-23607777 (Ext: 6591)
9247258989
9441184590
Email: healthyjointclub@gmail.com
Website: www.healthyjointclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyjointclub
Youtube: www.youtube.com/healthyjointclub