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Anterior subluxation of coccyx
The patient fell down the stairs and has severe pain in the tailbone. Different doctors have different opinions - for example - the sciatic nerve is compressed but the coccyx joint is fine, the tissues are crushed and last 2 pieces of coccyx have shifted, the pieces have broken, cracked, etc. Can you please analyse the attached XRay report and advise:
1. Which diagnosis is correct?
2. How to treat it?
3. Is surgery needed?
4. How long will it take to be fit?
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You need specific medicines and specific sitting seat Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dear,
Tail bone pain or coccydynia is common cause of pain, mainly while sitting.
Mainstay treatment is conservative, no requirement of surgery.
Next Steps
-Hot fomentation /Sitz bath
-DONUT pillow usage
-Avoid sitting for long hours
-Ultrasonic therapy application
-Anti-Inflammatory tablets such as Zerodol SP twice daily for 5days
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If pain persists, get yourself examined.
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
It looks like an old coccyx injury.
Treatment - with medicine or surgery depends on symptoms..
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Seems to be old injury
Seitz bath application
Soft cushion use while sitting
Pain relieving medicine for few days
No surgery required
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