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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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Excision stops pain : Chronic coccygodynia is often best treated with coccygectomy, if cortisone shots have failed in relief of the pain.
Answered 11/12/2013
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