HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can A Child Born Without A Coccyx Bone Walk Normally?

hi my daughter is 13months old she weighed 7lbs at birth and has a medical history of omphalocele, bladder extrophy,club feet, murmur in the heart, sacral agenesis and she was born without a coccyx bone. What i would like to know is if she would be able to walk without a coccyx bone.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Surgery,  's  Response
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Child can walk without a coccyx. X ray of the spine will tell us how many coccyx pieces are missing. Even if all the coccyx pieces are missing she can walk. Only the bone above the coccyx i.e sacrum is deficient then we expect a neurological problem in urinary bladder and passing stool.
Hope i have answered your question. Please feel free to send us query.

wishing your daughter good health.
I find this answer helpful
Pediatrician, Surgery,  Dr. Antony Robert Charles's  Response
Dear Mum

Thanks for your query. The coccyx bone itself will not be a cause of concern and should not affect the walking. How is the sacral agenesis component evaluated ? does she have good bowel control ? Was a osteotomy (bone procedure) done along with the repair of the bladder exstrophy. If done, this may lead to a bit of waddling while walking.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Congenital disorders


Loading Online Doctors....
Can A Child Born Without A Coccyx Bone Walk Normally?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Child can walk without a coccyx. X ray of the spine will tell us how many coccyx pieces are missing. Even if all the coccyx pieces are missing she can walk. Only the bone above the coccyx i.e sacrum is deficient then we expect a neurological problem in urinary bladder and passing stool. Hope i have answered your question. Please feel free to send us query. wishing your daughter good health.