The “Tail-BONE” is NOT just ONE BONE:

The “Tail-BONE” is NOT just ONE BONE:

The word TAILBONE is MISLEADING since it implies that it is one, singular bone.

In reality, the tailbone (coccyx) is made of 3-to-5 boneS (plural).

It is less common for all of these bones to be fused.

Tailbone Pain Tip 5, the Coccyx is 3-5 bones, not […]

Baby Yoda: Pareidolia and Patternicity in Sacral MRI and CT Scans

Baby Yoda, Pareidolia and Patternicity in Sacral MRI and CT Scans, by Patrick Foye MD

I am thrilled that this month (February 2021) the medical journal “PM&R” published an article that I wrote. The title is: Baby Yoda: Pareidolia and Patternicity in Sacral MRI and CT Scans.

Dr. Foye’s summary: In medical education, we often teach using comparisons. This includes harnessing the human tendency to “see” faces or other […]

Tailbone Anatomy and Imaging Questions-Answers on Facebook Live, with Jason Woon PhD and Patrick Foye MD, on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Anatomy and Imaging Questions-Answers on Facebook Live, with Jason Woon PhD and Patrick Foye MD, on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

On February 21, 2019, there was a Live Question-and-Answer session for more than an hour on the Tailbone Pain Center’s Facebook page.

People from around the world asked questions about coccyx pain (tailbone pain, […]

Dr. Jason T.K. Woon PhD, MBChB, International Lecturer, Anatomy of the Coccyx and Implications on Reading a Standard X-ray

Jason TK Woon, PhD

Please join the NJ Society of PM&R for a special event this Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6pm.

The special guest speaker from New Zealand will be Dr. Jason T.K. Woon PhD, MBChB.

Dr. Woon is an internationally known lecturer on the topic of coccyx anatomy and coccyx imaging studies.

Dr. Woon will […]

Periosteum of the Coccyx: Tailbone Periosteal Layer and Coccygectomy.

Periosteum of the Coccyx: Tailbone Periosteal Layer and Coccygectomy.

Recently I have received a lot of questions about the periosteum and whether the periosteum should be left in place when ppatient undergoes a coccygectomy (surgery to amputate or removed the coccyx, or tailbone).

What is the periosteum? The periosteum is a very thin layer of […]

Male Pelvic Floor Anatomy, Short Video Clip

I like the way this video is really nicely illustrated.

It is just showing the basics, without much detail, but that is a perfect starting point for patients who are just first learning about their pelvic floor.

You can see the short video here:

https://www.facebook.com/mypfm/videos/2179402842349343/

The link above is a 23 second clip from a […]

Should the Coccyx Bones be Fused Together? Does that Cause Tailbone Pain?

Should the Coccyx Bones be Fused Together? Does that Cause Tailbone Pain? There is a lot of variability from person to person regarding fusion of the coccygeal joints. The Completely Fused Coccyx: A Rigid, Non-mobile Tailbone In some people, the entire coccyx is fused, meaning that the individual bones of the coccyx are fused into […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 4: ANATOMY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Book, Chapter 4: ANATOMY of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain This is the next in a series of coccyx pain videos, giving you highlights from the chapters of Dr. Foye’s book, “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this page. Here is the TEXT from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. […]

Is the Spinal CORD Located at the Coccyx?

Patients sometimes ask me whether the “spinal cord” is located at their coccyx.

It’s a reasonable question, since the spinal cord does extend through most of the human spine.

What is the Spinal Cord? The spinal cord is a dense, relatively tightly packed collection of nerves. The spinal cord is almost like a big, thick […]

Tailbone LENGTH and Coccyx Pain?

Does Tailbone LENGTH cause Coccyx Pain? Here’s a recent video discussing whether the length of the tailbone results in coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia). To reveal the video, click on the image below, or on the link: Link: https://youtu.be/QH0bTOqSovc Here is the text from the video: Hi. I’m Dr. Patrick Foye. I am the Director […]

Book Now Available! Click on the book to get it now:


Get the Book at www.TailbonePainBook.com

Categories