The Impact of Coccydynia with Radiological Modality: A Systemic Review

Abstract

Coccydynia, or Coccygodynia, is pain in the region of the Coccyx. Despite the identification of chronic coccygeal pain hundreds of yearsago, its treatment can be difficult and sometimes controversial because of the multifactorial nature of coccygeal pain.[1] Many Physiologic and psychological factors contribute to its etiology. Most cases of coccydynia resolve within weeks to months with or without conservative treatment, but for a few patients the pain can become chronic and debilitating.[2] Coccydynia is pain located in the coccygeal bone or the surrounding tissues. Coccydynia is a relatively rare condition, occurring more frequently in females and in all ages. Coccydynia is most frequently associated with single axis traumatic injury, childbirth, obesity, and rapid weight-loss related to gastric bypass surgery. There are several etiologies to the occurrence of secondary coccydynia, such as cancer pain, infection.[3]