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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have finally been diagnosed with a dislocated tailbone. been told prob 15 yrs ago it happened. what are treatment options, what does surgery involve?

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Dr. Guy Fogelanswered

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Excision stops pain : Chronic coccygodynia is often best treated with coccygectomy, if cortisone shots have failed in relief of the pain.

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