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 […]

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx.

Here is a recent publication by Dr. Foye.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx. Dr. Foye’s Summary: Leakage of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is much more commonly expected after fracture of the sacrum, rather than after fracture of the coccyx (tailbone). The reason is that the anatomy of the sacrum contains […]

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 […]

MRI of Broken Tailbone, Coccyx Fracture. See what the Radiologist missed!

MRI of a Broken Tailbone, Coccyx Fracture, Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia

MRI Tips on How To See a Broken Tailbone, Coccyx Fracture. You Can See what the Radiologist Missed! Patrick Foye, M.D. discusses MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) showing of a Broken Coccyx, or Tailbone Fracture. MRI shows a Fractured Coccyx. Radiologists often FAIL to see these abnormalities! The actual VIDEO is at the bottom of this […]

Tailbone Book, Chapter 7: Tailbone Fracture. Broken Coccyx.

Tailbone Book, Chapter 7: Tailbone Fracture. Broken 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 […]

Tailbone Fractures take a Long Time to Heal

A tailbone fracture (“a broken coccyx”) takes longer to heal than fractures at most other body regions.

There are multiple reasons for this:

Unlike fractures at many other body regions, there is no cast, splint, or brace that can be put on a fractured tailbone. Alike fractures at many other body regions, there is no […]

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