The coccygeal pressure ulcer—does coccygectomy prevent recurrence?

This study investigates whether removing the coccyx (coccygectomy) helps prevent pressure ulcers from returning in people with paraplegia. The study found that coccygectomy, along with flap surgery, is a suitable method for preventing the return of pressure ulcers in the coccygeal area. The study highlights the importance of preventing pressure ulcers in the first place through education and regular check-ups.

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  Coccygectomy, in addition to rotation flap surgery, is a suitable method for recurrence prevention of pressure ulcer in the coccygeal area.
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  86% of individuals who underwent coccygectomy experienced no relapse in the first year.
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  Five years after coccygectomy, 78% of individuals remained relapse-free.