Coccygeoplasty: treatment for fractures of the coccyx

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2006 May;17(5):909-12. doi: 10.1097/01.RVI.0000217953.74013.87.

Abstract

Percutaneous vertebroplasty and sacroplasty are becoming common modalities of treatment for vertebral body compression fractures and sacral insufficiency fractures, respectively. The present report describes a case of a coccygeal fracture treated with injection of polymethylmethacrylate cement, which resulted in immediate relief of symptoms. It is suggested that this procedure be called coccygeoplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Cements*
  • Coccyx / injuries*
  • Fractures, Compression / complications
  • Fractures, Compression / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain Management
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate*

Substances

  • Bone Cements
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate