Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) EDS is a medical condition associated with “loose joints” (joint hyper-mobility) and other problems (loose skin, etc.). EDS and Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) EDS patients have joint hypermobility, as noted above. This is important, since joint hypermobility is one of the most common causes of coccydynia (even in people without EDS). […]
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I was recently asked: Do I order sitting-versus-standing coccyx x-rays for patients who have persistent pain after coccygectomy (surgical removal of the coccyx/tailbone). MY RESPONSE: 1) First of all, do we know for sure whether the ENTIRE tailbone has indeed been surgically removed? If we know for sure that the entire tailbone has been […] What is coccygectomy? Coccygectomy is the surgical amputation of the coccyx. During coccygectomy, the coccyx (tailbone) is removed. Who needs coccygectomy? Coccygectomy is only medically necessary in a relatively small fraction of patients with coccydynia (tailbone pain, coccyx pain). Typically, coccygectomy is reserved for those patients who have failed to get adequate relief despite a […] On 9-24-16, Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center (www.TailboneDoctor.com) gave a lecture to the APTANJ (American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey) Women’s Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting. The lecture topic was “Coccyx pain: Overview for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists.” Approximately 20 pelvic floor physical therapists attended the 2-hour talk.
Image guidance for tailbone injections: The most important first step is for the treating physician to thoroughly assess for the CAUSE of the tailbone pain. In many ways, this can be more important then which type of injection is done and whether or not image-guidance is used for the injection. It is extremely important for […] I will be speaking at the first-ever international coccyx pain symposium, being held in Paris, France on July 8-9, 2016. Upcoming Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) Symposium To come to Dr. Foye’s Tailbone Pain Center: Get expert medical care for your tailbone pain. Here’s what you need know: https://tailbonedoctor.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ Tailbone Pain Book: To get your copy […] There are a few different ways to approach your question about an association between tailbone (coccyx) problems and bowel problems. Sometimes it is the bowel problems causing tailbone symptoms, and sometimes it is the reverse where the coccyx problems are causing difficulties with the bowels. Let’s address these 2 categories separately below. Bowel problems can […] Last night I lectured on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain) in Morris County, New Jersey. Thank you to the Montville, New Jersey, public library for hosting the event in recognition of my recently published book: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! There was a terrific turnout and I greatly enjoyed the question-and-answer session at the end of my […] Patients with tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) sometimes ask me… “After receiving medical radiation exposure (fluoroscopy, x-ray, etc.), how soon is it safe to get pregnant?” How long after tailbone (coccyx) x-rays or fluoroscopy should I “wait” before getting pregnant? Here is information from the Health Physics Society (“a scientific organization of professionals who specialize […] You are invited to attend… Free lecture on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain). By Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center. When: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 7:00 pm Where: Montville N.J. Public Library (Morris County, New Jersey, United States) 90 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045 Phone:-extension-227 For Free registration, click here. To […] |
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