Pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy
Tóm tắt
Ilioinguinal neuropathy is a rare but disabling condition. The condition may arise spontaneously or in the setting of pelvic surgery. To date, most therapeutic options have been limited to neuropathic pain medications, anti-inflammatory medications, nerve blocks with local anesthetics, or neurectomy. Long-term results of non-surgical interventions are fair at best. We present a case of chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy treated with pulsed radiofrequency. To examine the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) lesioning on pain in ilioinguinal neuropathy. A 58-year old man with chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy was treated with PRF and was followed for 3 months. The patient had significant pain relief at 3 months follow up. Pulsed radiofrequency lesioning may be a good treatment for chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy in cases refractory to conservative management.
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