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A 46-year-old female asked:
My 15 yr old daughter has been in coccyx pain for 6 mos. she had an xray, pt, nsaids and uses a donut pillow all the time. what is next? spine doc?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roger Hansanswered
Podiatry 32 years experience
More tests: Start by seeing an orthopedic spine/back specialist for further evaluation, probable MRI or cat scan. The possibilities for her confined pain probably lie in improper diagnosis or insufficient treatment at this point.
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Dr. Michael Pushkarewiczanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Yes: If pain has persisted for six months then further work up is needed to make a diagnosis. A spine doc or orthopaedic surgeon could examine and order any necessary test(s). It may possibly be an intrapelvic problem and not the coccyx itself.
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