Radial and Focused ESWT in the Treatment of Coccydynia According to Age and Body Mass Index

Comparation of Radial and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapies According to Age and Body Mass Index in the Treatment of Coccydynia.

To date, focused and radial types of ESWT have been effectively used in the treatment of coccydynia. However, studies directly addressing a comparison between radial and focused types of ESWT in coccydynia have not been done. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate comparative effects of radial and focused ESWT options on coccydynia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of coccydynia by clinical examination and X-ray imaging.
• be aged ≥18 at the time of diagnosis
• be give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malignancy
• Those who have received ESWT treatment before
• Pediatric patients
• Patients with infection.