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Tailbone pain: Cancer and Infection

In the news…

A United States military veteran with tailbone pain (also called coccyx pain, or coccydynia) turned out to have cancer and infection (a pus-filled abscess) in the tailbone region.

This shows the importance of proper medical care and thorough medical work-up.

Here is the news article and video: http://wlfi.com/2015/07/15/news-18-special-report-va-investigating-wl-doctor-after-veterans-complaint/

(FYI: he’s not […]

Tailbone Removal (Coccygectomy): Drains, Antibiotics

Surgical removal of the tailbone (coccyx) is medically known as coccygectomy.

In the United States the coccygectomy surgery would often be considered an outpatient surgery, meaning that you have the surgery in the morning and go home by that evening. But that may vary depending on how someone is doing in the recovery area after […]

Tailbone pain and childbirth, labor and delivery

I have treated many women whose tailbone pain began during pregnancy or while giving birth (during labor and delivery).

Some of these women ask me what they should do if they are considering another pregnancy.

I sometimes advise those patients to speak with their obstetricians/gynecologists regarding considering C-section for their next pregnancy. A cesarean section (C-section) delivers the baby […]

Bone infection after tailbone removal surgery (coccygectomy)

One complication of surgical tailbone removal (coccygectomy) is that infection may occur at the surgical site.

Part of the reason for the relatively high likelihood of infection at this surgical site (compared with others) is that the coccygectomy site is so close to the anus.

Superficial infections can happen at the skin, which is called […]

Tailbone Pain Despite Surgery (Coccygectomy)

Many patients ask me what to do about tailbone pain that continues or returns despite the person having undergone surgical removal of the tailbone (coccygectomy).

Find the CAUSE of the ongoing tailbone pain after coccygectomy In general, it is important for the treating physician to start by searching for an underlying cause for the current […]

Coming soon... my book on Tailbone Pain!

Coming soon… my book on Tailbone Pain!

It’s called:

Tailbone Pain Relief Now!

Causes and Treatments for Your Sore or Injured Coccyx

I’ve worked on/off on this book for more than 10 years, and finally this past year I put in hundreds of hours to make it a reality.

I’ve never written an […]

Tailbone Pain and Pregnancy

There are many reasons why tailbone pain (coccyx pain) can initially occur (or worsen if it is already present) during pregnancy.

The developing child in the uterus causes increased pressure within the pelvis. Some of this pressure transmitted to the tailbone. The pregnant woman tends to be more sedentary (especially later in the pregnancy, due […]

Tailbone MRI, CT, X-rays: sitting versus lying down

Typical MRI and CT scans are normally done in a horizontal position (while you are lying down).

These tests can provide helpful information, BUT in MANY cases the tailbone will look normal while someone is lying down but will be clearly abnormal/dislocated while the person is sitting with her body weight onto the tailbone.

MRI […]

Do you have tailbone pain?

How do you know if you have tailbone pain (coccyx pain)?

Here’s a short video to help you find out:

About Latest Posts Follow MePatrick Foye, M.D.Founder and Director at Tailbone Pain CenterDr. Foye is an expert at treating tailbone pain (coccyx pain). His personable, private-practice office is located on a modern, renowned, academic medical school campus, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. For an appointment, call 973-972-2802.https://tailbonedoctor.com/ Follow MeLatest posts by Patrick Foye, M.D. (see all) 3D CT scan showing partial coccygectomy: one bone left behind. Coccyx pain. Tailbone pain – March 26, 2025 Fluoroscopy for Coccyx Injections to Treat Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Coccydynia – March 26, 2025 Rowing Machines Cause Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain) – December 24, 2024

First blog post

Welcome. I am starting a blog about tailbone pain (coccyx pain).

As I add new articles, you will find useful information about tailbone pain, coccyx injuries, and related conditions.

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