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ArticleAnesthesiology and pain medicine2024

Assessment of Ganglion Impar Block Effect on Treatment Results of Coccydynia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aliakbar Nasiri, Farzad Farajzadeh Vajari, Shahryar Sane, Roghaiyeh Afsargharehbagh

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  3. Coccygectomy without Soft Tissue Reduction for the Treatment of Coccygeal Pad.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026
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Aliakbar NasiriDepartment of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Farzad Farajzadeh VajariDepartment of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Shahryar SaneDepartment of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Roghaiyeh AfsargharehbaghDepartment of Cardilogy, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7746-168X

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Abstract

Background: The ganglion impar block is a minimally invasive technique used for alleviating pain associated with coccydynia. Objectives: This research evaluates the effectiveness of the ganglion impar block in treating patients with coccydynia who have not benefited from conservative treatments. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis reviewed the clinical records of coccydynia patients who received ganglion impar block injections at Urmia Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia, Iran, between 2020 and 2022. Data regarding age, gender, body mass index (BMI), onset of pain, and levels of patient satisfaction post-treatment were gathered from the medical records. Results: The study comprised 26 patients, with 4 (15.4%) being male and 22 (84.6%) female. The average age and BMI were 39.15 ± 14.24 years and 28.91 ± 2.14 kg/m Conclusions: The study endorses the trans-sacro-coccygeal "needle inside needle" method for providing relief to patients suffering from coccydynia. The findings revealed significant patient satisfaction, with the majority describing their experience as excellent.

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CoccydyniaGanglion Impar BlockPain ManagementTreatment

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PMID38741900
PMCPMC11088838

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