Coccygodynia
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Coccygodynia is a rare condition in that causes pain in and around the coccyx (tailbone). Although various causes have been described for the condition, the more common causes are direct falls and injury. [1]
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An article by Kim NH and Suk KS (1999) entitled Clinical and Radiologial Differences between Traumatic and Idiopathic Coccygodynia can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
Link: http://www.eymj.org/1999/pdf/06215.pdf
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Online support is available for this condition. Click on the link below to learn more.
Link: http://www.coccyx.org/
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