A member asked:

I had a coccyxgectomy dec 2011. im still in pain. will it get better?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Maybe: This procedure has a high failure rate i would look for a alternative discogenic pain generator did you have relief from a preop coxyxx injection ? Only traumatic coxyxodynia relieved by injection improved after coxxyectomy procdure consistantly enough to consider it a viable option thats the science, the rest is hope and restlessness my opinion good luck its a frustrating condition for all

Answered 11/11/2012

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It should, but...: It depends on whether your pain was truly coccydynia! if so, recovery should have occured by now. It might be something else. I would see someone in rheumatology, physiatry, or a pain specialist to determine why you are still having pain. I have never recommended the procedure you had!

Answered 12/9/2013

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