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What are the side effects of removing tail bone cocxy?
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Coccygectomy: Coccyx represents the vestigial tail in humans, that's why it at times is referred to as tailbone. A few ligaments attach to it, but when one has pain in the coccyx area, it is called coccydynia. These respond very well to various non-surgical treatment modalities. Only very few will ever need surgery for this. Due to the location of the incision, post-op infection is the most common complication.
Answered 10/22/2018
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