Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Testicular Pain—A Preliminary Report

Misra, Saumya; Ward, Stephen; Coker, Charles

doi:10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00581.x

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“…Pulsed radiofrequency of the spermatic cord and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve have recently been reported for treatment of chronic testicular pain in small noncontrolled trials [44,45]. This approach seems particularly effective when a cord block results in local temporary relief.…”

Section: Nonsurgical Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Scrotal Content Pain

Levine

Hoeh

2015

Curr Urol Rep

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Chronic scrotal content pain (CSCP) is a common patient complaint which virtually all urologists will encounter in practice. While our understanding of the pathophysiology and management has increased in recent years, CSCP remains a frustrating process for both the patient and physician given that there currently is no standardized protocol for treatment or evaluation. The following article is a literature review regarding the pathophysiology and current medical and surgical options for CSCP. We also provide an updated evaluation and treatment algorithm.

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Section: Nonsurgical Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Scrotal Content Pain

Levine

Hoeh

2015

Curr Urol Rep

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“…A visual analog scale is used to measure intensity. Only three of the research articles (Ciftci et al, 2011;de Oliveira et al, 2009;Misra, Ward, & Coker, 2009) and four of the case reports (McJunkin, Wuollet, & Lynch, 2009;Nouri & Brish, 2011;Rosendal, Moir, de Pennington, Green, & Aziz, 2012;Rowell & Rylander, 2012) include the quality of CTP. Sinclair, Miller, and Lee (2007) offer support for a neuropathic origin of CTP and are the first to show that neuromodulating medications decrease pain in chronic orchialgia.…”

Section: Biological Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, 31% (15/48) were eventually granted medical discharge due to their chronic orchialgia. Treatment with pulsed radiofrequency of the spermatic cord allowed 10 men to resume normal activities (Misra et al, 2009). Cadeddu et al (1999) speculate that men resort to surgery in part due to limited insurance coverage for physical therapy and mental health services.…”

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Chronic Testicular Pain in Adult Men

Quallich

Arslanian‐Engoren

2013

Am J Mens Health

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Past investigations of chronic testicular pain provide a sparse representation of the men with this condition and lack key details to aid our understanding of this important men's health condition. As a chronic pain syndrome, more research is necessary to understand the phenomenon of chronic testicular pain and the pain experience of these men. This integrative literature review provides a summary of the current state of the science of chronic testicular pain in men, identifies the gaps in our knowledge, and provides recommendations to address this knowledge gap.

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“…Protect motor fibers! Also, pulsed RF are reported in the literature that it can be used in treatment of Morton's neuroma [13], coccygodynia [14], pudendal neuralgia [75], vaginismus [76], carpal tunnel syndrome [77], chronic hip pain [78], post herniorrhaphy pain [79], chronic inguinal neuralgia [80], plantar heel pain [81], osteoarthritis [82], intra-articular pain [83], plantar fascitis pain [84], tarsal tunnel syndrome [85], myofascial pain syndrome [86], postamputation phantom pain [87], meralgia paresthetica [88], lingual neuralgia [89] and chronic testicular pain [90].…”

Section: Applications Of Radiofrequency Treatment a Radiofrequency Fmentioning

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Application of Radiofrequency in Pain Management

Deniz¹,

Bakal²,

İnangil³

2016

Pain Management

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The application of radiofrequency is a treatment for many clinical conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic postsurgical pain, cancer pain, hyperhidrosis and facet joint pain requiring ablation of different nerve locations. In this procedure, a constant high-frequency, high-temperature electrical current is applied to target tissue. Sluijter has achieved significant pain relief using radiofrequency current at a temperature below 42°C that produced strong electromagnetic field with no thermal lesion and referred as pulsed radiofrequency. The use of pulsed radiofrequency is a nonneurodestructive and therefore less painful technique, and it serves as an alternative method to continuous radiofrequency. Many studies have demonstrated favorable outcomes with pulsed radiofrequency compared to continuous radiofrequency.This chapter suggests the use of continuous and pulsed radiofrequency with a minimally invasive procedure for patients with chronic pain as an alternative to surgical treatment and it might be an additional option among nonsurgical treatment methods.

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Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Testicular Pain—A Preliminary Report

Abstract: In this pilot study, pain scores improved in five out of nine patients. PRF of spermatic cord appears to be a safe minimally invasive outpatient procedure that should be investigated further with placebo-controlled trials.

Cited by 29 publications

References 23 publications

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Scrotal Content Pain

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Scrotal Content Pain

Chronic Testicular Pain in Adult Men

Application of Radiofrequency in Pain Management

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