What is Coccygeal Nerve Block?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Nerve Block
A coccygeal nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to the brain. It is done by injecting a local anesthetic into or around theganglion Impar, a cluster of nerve cells in front of the sacrum/coccyx joint.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coccydynia (pain in tailbone) | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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