Tailbone Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Tailbone Surgery
Key Highlights
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Provides definitive relief from chronic, debilitating tailbone pain.Can be performed using minimally invasive techniques for potentially faster recovery.Addresses the root cause of pain when conservative treatments fail.Performed by specialized spine surgeons with expertise in the pelvic region.Aims to restore the ability to sit comfortably and perform daily activities.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic coccydynia (tailbone pain) lasting over 3 months unresponsive to conservative care.
- Pain caused by a hypermobile or dislocated coccyx (coccygeal instability).
- Non-union or malunion of a fractured coccyx.
- Severe pain from a coccygeal spur or tumor (rare).
- Recurrent pain following a previous, incomplete coccygectomy.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including imaging (X-ray, MRI) to confirm diagnosis.
- Discontinue certain medications like blood thinners as advised by your surgeon.
- Maintain good hygiene, especially around the surgical site.
- Arrange for assistance at home during the initial recovery period.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically nothing to eat or drink after midnight before surgery).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Injury to nearby nerves, potentially causing numbness or pain.
- Delayed wound healing or wound breakdown.
- Persistent pain or failure to relieve symptoms.
- Rare risk of rectal injury or fistula formation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically short, often 1-2 days for pain management.
- Use of a specialized cushion (donut pillow or coccyx cushion) for sitting is essential for weeks.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications; constipation is a common side effect to manage.
- Stitches or staples are usually removed 10-14 days post-surgery.
- Avoid sitting for prolonged periods, heavy lifting, and strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
- Physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen surrounding muscles and improve posture.
- Full recovery and return to all normal activities can take 3-6 months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tailbone surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for tailbone surgery in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tailbone surgery. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tailbone surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Tailbone Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing tailbone surgery.
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