Three-dimensional evaluation of the coccyx movement between supine and standing positions using conventional and upright computed tomography imaging

Abstract Currently, no three-dimensional reference data exist for the normal coccyx in the standing position on computed tomography (CT); however, this information could have utility for evaluating patients with coccydynia and pelvic floor dysfunction. Thus, we aimed to compare coccygeal parameters...

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Main Authors: Fumiko Yagi, Yoshitake Yamada, Minoru Yamada, Yoichi Yokoyama, Kiyoko Mukai, Takehiro Nakahara, Keiichi Narita, Masahiro Jinzaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86312-0