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Ganglion impar neurolysis for chronic recurrent coccydynia: a case-based evaluation of therapeutic efficacy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Coccydynia is defined as pain localized in the coccygeal region, with clinical presentations ranging from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. the most common etiologies are internal or external trauma. management strategies depend on the severity of symptoms and range from conservative therapies—such as analgesics, physical rehabilitation, and psychotherapy—to interventional approaches, including ganglion impar neurolysis. while its use remains controversial, this case report aimed to investigate whether ganglion impar neurolysis is effective in managing chronic recurrent coccydynia in an adolescent patient, so it may offer significant improvements in pain control, quality of life, and reduction in recurrence and socioeconomic burden. Keywords: Chronic Pain; Coccydynia; Impar Ganglion; Neurolysis; Recurrent Citation: Azza KKN, Mahmud M, Susianti NA, Moeljono A. Ganglion impar neurolysis for chronic recurrent coccydynia: a case-based evaluation of therapeutic efficacy. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2025;29(6):634-639. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v29i6.2928 Received: May 29, 2025; Revised: July 24, 2024; Accepted: July 26, 2025

Source: Anaesthesia Pain & Intensive Care

DOI: 10.35975/apic.v29i6.2928

Authors: Kamala Kan Nur Azza, Mahmud Mahmud, Adam Moeljono, Adam Moeljono

Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Treatment

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $190