Coccyx DISLOCATIONS versus FRACTURES, causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia

Coccyx Dislocations and Fractures can BOTH be a cause for Tailbone Pain, (Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia).

Coccyx DISLOCATIONS are ~ 100 x more common than Coccyx FRACTURES.

Dislocations = due to sprained or torn ligaments.

Fractures = a break in the actual bones.

The VAST majority of the time when a new patient tells me […]

SEATED Coccyx X-rays Show Abnormalities Missed by Regular Standing X-rays, for Tailbone Pain

Many people ask me why their coccyx x-rays (tailbone x-rays) looked totally normal even though they’re suffering from severe coccyx pain (tailbone pain, coccydynia).

Usually, the answer is that unfortunately their previous x-rays did not include any evaluation of the coccyx bones while they were sitting.

This video shows an example of actual x-rays where […]

Tailbone-Coccyx Fractures and Dislocations, Last Chapter in New Medical Textbook

New Book Chapter on Coccyx Fractures and Tailbone Dislocations, Last Chapter in New Medical Textbook In this video, Dr. Foye discusses the chapter he wrote on Tailbone Fractures and Coccyx Dislocations. This is the very last chapter in a recently published medical textbook. Patrick Foye, M.D., is director of the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers […]

News Media Coverage on “Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides”

News Media have been reporting on my recent publication “Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides.” I hope this raises awareness and education about coccydynia. Link: https://www.livescience.com/62710-waterslides-can-injure-tailbones.html

Water Slides Cause Coccyx Injuries, Tailbone Pain, News Article from Live Science

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Water Slides Causing Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Injuries. Published in The Journal of Emergency Medicine

I am happy to report that The Journal of Emergency Medicine has just published my research article, titled, “Tailbone Pain from Coccyx Injuries on Water Slides: A Case Series.”

Waterslides Causing Coccyx Injuries, Patrick Foye, Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2018

The Journal of Emergency Medicine has the article available online here: (Note: the […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 8: Tailbone Dislocation. Dislocated Coccyx

Tailbone Book, Chapter 8: Tailbone Dislocation. Dislocated Coccyx 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. Patrick Foye. […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 5: CAUSES of Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain

Tailbone Book, Chapter 5: CAUSES 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. […]

4 Reasons why Tailbone Fractures and Dislocations Can NOT be Treated like Other Body Regions

Why can’t you just treat coccyx pain or injuries the same way you would treat other musculoskeletal injuries? There are 4 main reasons: #1: You can NOT put a CAST on the tailbone. Unlike an injury to your arm or leg, you can not put a CAST on your tailbone. #2: You can NOT use […]

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