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Numeric rating scale (NRS) scores were recorded before the procedure and at 1\u2010month post\u2010procedure. The patients were categorized into two groups based on treatment success, defined as at least a 50% reduction in the NRS score at 1\u2009month.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding age, gender, BMI, symptom duration, comorbidities, coccyx curvature type, presence of anterior\/posterior subluxation, presence of posterior spicule, type of approach, contrast distribution direction, and contrast dye level. Patients with coccygodynia experienced statistically significant benefits from GIB treatment at the 1\u2010month follow\u2010up (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although the use of contrast material in fluoroscopic procedures is the gold standard to prevent possible complications, the distribution pattern of contrast does not significantly affect the success of GIB treatment in patients with coccygodynia. 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