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2. Coccygectomy - Wikipedia

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   Coccygectomy is the treatment of last resort for coccydynia (coccyx pain) which has failed to respond to nonsurgical treatment. Non surgical treatments include use of seat cushions, external or internal manipulation and massage of the coccyx and the attached muscles, medications given by local injections under fluoroscopic guidance, and ...

3. Coccydynia - Wikipedia

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   If the pain persists, other treatments may be applied. Manual treatment is carried out by repeated massage of the muscles attached to the coccyx, via the anus. Such treatment is usually given by an intimate partner, chiropractor, osteopath or physical therapist. Thiele applied this treatment to a series of 169 coccydynia patients, and reported ...

4. Coccyx fracture - Wikipedia

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   A coccyx fracture is a fracture of the coccyx, commonly called a broken tailbone or ‘puzzle fracture.’ The coccyx is located at the base of the spine , under the sacrum . It is the last section of the ape vertebral column .

5. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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   In most cases traction is only one part of the treatment plan of a patient needing such therapy. The physician's order will contain: Type of traction; Amount of weight to be applied; Frequency of neurovascular checks if more frequent than every four hours; Site care of inserted pins, wires, or tongs; The site and care of straps, harnesses and ...

6. Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall in ...

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   Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, underwent a successful hip replacement surgery after falling while in Luxembourg with a congressional delegation, her office said Saturday. "Earlier this morning ...

7. Pelvic fracture - Wikipedia

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   One specific kind of pelvic fracture is known as an 'open book' fracture. This is often the result of a heavy impact to the groin (pubis), a common motorcycling accident injury. In this kind of injury, the left and right halves of the pelvis are separated at front and rear, the front opening more than the rear, i.e. like an open book that falls ...