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This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a dorsal approach radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) targeting the sacrococcygeal (SCJ) and first intercoccygeal joints (ICJ) for the treatment of chronic coccydynia, a persistent pain condition affecting the tailbone.
At 3-month follow-up, 33.3% of patients who received a primary RFN reported ≥50% pain reduction and improved function. Following repeat RFN, that number increased to 63.6%. Statistically and clinically significant improvements were observed in both pain (NRS) and function (PDQQ-S) scores. These findings suggest that this minimally invasive, image-guided dorsal technique can provide meaningful pain relief and functional improvement in patients with refractory coccygeal pain.
Chronic coccydynia can be a disabling condition with limited treatment options once conservative measures fail. This study highlights the dorsal RFN approach as a promising alternative for clinicians managing coccygeal pain, showing clinical benefit in both initial and repeat treatments. The findings contribute valuable real-world data and support further investigation into more precise and reliable targeting methods for this under-addressed condition.
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