- At the time of surgery to remove the coccyx (coccygectomy), it is somewhat variable what the surgeon does.
- Sometimes the tailbone is partially removed, sometimes completely removed.
- Surgeons differ in their opinions as to how important it is or isn’t to try to re-attach the pelvic floor tendons that were previously attached to the coccyx.
- After surgery, most people do not have problems due to losing the natural attachments to the coccyx.
- But perhaps 5% or less may develop a complication called pelvic floor prolapse, where the floor of the pelvis starts to sag downward, which can cause problems with bowel and bladder function.
Regarding complications and side-effects from coccygectomy (surgical removal of the tailbone), please click on the links below:
- Tailbone Removal (Coccygectomy): Drains, Antibiotics
- Bone infection after tailbone removal surgery (coccygectomy)
- Pain and Pelvic Floor Prolapse after Coccygectomy (Tailbone Removal)
- Pelvic Floor Prolapse (Sagging) after Coccygectomy
- Tailbone wounds that will not heal
- Painful Sex after Coccygectomy for Tailbone Pain?
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