"Coccydynia refers to pain in and among the area of the coccyx. It is characterised by coccygeal pain which is typically provocated by pressure. It may remain unclear in origin owing to the unpredictability of the source of pain 1. Most of patient presented wth coccydynia had prior history of fall, particularly in sitting position12."
"Pathology "
"History and etymology "
"coccyx scoliotic deformity (AP and lateral)"
"The word coccyx originates from the Greek word "cuckoo" (kokkyx), on the basis of resemblance to the structure a cuckoo's beak. The term was used in practice for the first time by Simpson in 1859, although was described as early as 1600s. It is also called the "tailbone" because it is located anatomically at the end of the vertebral column below the sacrum."
"The word coccyx originates from the Greek word "cuckoo" (kokkyx), on the basis of resemblance to the structure a cuckoo's beak. The term was used in practice for the first time by Simpson in 1859, although was described as early as 1600s. It is also called the "tailbone" because it is located anatomically at the end of the vertebral column below the sacrum."
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"Pathology "
"Aetiology"
"Associations"
"History and etymology "
"As the name suggests, pain is considered to be the primary symptom of coccydynia. However, pain is extremely varied and may be related to sitting, bowel movements, radiculopathic or generalised coccygeal pain. The coccyx may be tender on examination."
"Conservative treatment includes rest, coccygeal cushion, physiotherapy and massage. In traumatic coccydynia the joint may heal spontaneously over weeks or months"