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  • Dben
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    Over 4 years ago I injured my coxxyc. The doctors I went to said nothing was wrong with my tailbone and began to rule out colon cancer. After many tests, bone scans, etc. I was sent to a pain management doctor who said my tailbone was dislocated. I’ve had injections every three months for about 3 years and they have helped tremendously until a couple of months ago. Something changed and I hear/feel grinding. It’s hard to explain but causes more pain. Ive heard removal of coxxyc is risky and usually not successful. Do you have any suggestions?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    I have removed a total of two coccyxes in my career. Both were significantly displaced, became better with injections and were quite painful with sitting. It is not a recommended surgery in general. You could visit a general surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgery to get another opinion.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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