Coccydynia: A Review of Anatomy, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

» Coccydynia is a painful condition affecting many patients at the terminal caudal end of the spine.» An understanding of coccyx anatomy and variations of morphology is necessary for proper diagnosis. A multifactorial etiology for pain may be responsible for this clinical entity.» Several treatment options exist. Successful outcomes for patients depend on individual patient characteristics and the etiology of pain.