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First Coccygeal Vertebra Dislocation Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

  • Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
  • Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
  • 2017, 24(1), pp.55-58
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

장세앙 1 유현승 1 Ka-Ram Kim 2

1대구파티마병원
2대구파티마병원 정형외과

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ABSTRACT

Study Design: Case report. Objectives: To report the effectiveness of open reduction and internal (screw) fixation treatment performed to treat dislocation of the first coccygeal vertebra. Summary of Literature Review: Most treatment methods for coccygeal dislocation were conservative treatment for acute coccygodynia and coccygectomy for chronic coccygodynia. Materials and Methods: A 18-year-old female presented with severe coccygodynia due to a fall down the stairs. Computed tomography showed dislocation of the first coccygeal vertebra. We performed open reduction and internal fixation with a 4.0-mm shortthread cancellous screw with a washer, with no additional procedure for bone union. Results: Union was achieved 10 weeks postoperatively. Conclusions: Open reduction and internal (screw) fixation can be a useful method for coccygeal vertebra dislocation. Key words: Coccygeal vertebrae dislocation, Coccygodynia, Open reduction and internal fixation

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