Pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy.
BACKGROUND
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.


OBJECTIVE
To examine the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) lesioning on pain in ilioinguinal neuropathy.


METHODS
A 58-year old man with chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy was treated with PRF and was followed for 3 months.


RESULTS
The patient had significant pain relief at 3 months follow up.


CONCLUSIONS
Pulsed radiofrequency lesioning may be a good treatment for chronic ilioinguinal neuropathy in cases refractory to conservative management.
Mitra
Raj
R
Stanford University Interventional Spine Center, 300 Pasteur Dr., Edwards Building, Rm. R105B, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. rmitra@stanford.edu
Zeighami
Afshin
A
Mackey
Sean
S
D002908:Chronic Disease; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009417:Nerve Tissue / Q000293:injuries*; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy*