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 […]

Congrats to new M.D.'s at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Congrats today to newly graduated M.D.’s from here at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

From me: an alum (1992) & now faculty here (since 1996).

Ceremonies were today at NJPAC. Nice to wear the faculty attire for this event.

– Patrick Foye, M.D.

Founder and Director at Tailbone Pain Center […]

I Lectured on Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain)

Last week I was a “Visiting Professor” speaking on the topic of “Tailbone Pain (Coccyx Pain): Causes and Treatments” at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

-Patrick Foye, M.D.

www.TailboneDoctor.com

Doctors failing to order Xray or MRI images despite years of tailbone pain

It is a shame when people are left suffering in pain for years without the doctor ever even getting imaging studies to look at the painful area.

For tailbone pain (coccyx pain), it is unfortunately very common that people suffer for years without their doctors getting any imaging test to look at the painful area.

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Invisible disability: tailbone pain

Not every disability is visible.

Many people with tailbone pain and other pelvic floor pain syndromes don’t “look” ill.

To the outside observer, they do not see any sling on your arm or cast on your leg.

Yet the tailbone pain can be severe. The injured coccyx can be so sore that you are unable […]

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.

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

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