Why consult a doctor?
- Pain at the base of the spine, particularly when sitting
- Pain when moving from a sitting to a standing position
- Symptoms Persistent After a Fall or Appearing Gradually
- Persistent discomfort despite previous treatments.
An assessment centered on you.
The consultation reviews the circumstances of onset, painful positions, and treatments already tried. The examination locates the pain and looks for other possible causes. Standing and sitting lateral X-rays can analyze coccyx mobility. MRI or CT scans may complete the assessment depending on the situation, particularly if the initial examinations are insufficient or if an unusual cause is suspected.
Discuss the options.
Seating adjustments, rehabilitation, or injections may be recommended depending on the situation. When pain persists despite appropriate management, a coccygectomy—partial or total removal of the coccyx—may be discussed in selected cases.
Coccygectomy.
Indications, preparation, procedure, follow-up, and risks: key information for discussing this option during a consultation.
A specialist consultation allows us to examine the options. It does not mean that intervention is necessary. Its expected benefits, limitations, and risks are discussed individually.
Your questions.
Is coccydynia always related to a fall?+
No. Pain can appear after trauma, but also in other circumstances, sometimes without an obvious initial cause.
Is coccygectomy offered as a first-line treatment?+
No. Surgical consideration is given after a specialist evaluation and taking into account any treatments already performed.
When to seek advice quickly?
A fever, a lump, or unusual pain that progresses warrants a medical evaluation. New urinary problems, loss of sensation in the perineum, or leg weakness require urgent evaluation: call 15 or 112.
Prepare for your appointment.
Bring your images and reports, the list of your treatments, your medical letters, and any surgical reports.