ArticleJournal of pain research2018
Clinical effect and safety of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for pudendal neuralgia: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.
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- Impact of Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia on Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2025Pooled it
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- The Application of Radiofrequency Waves in Supportive Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders.Pain research & management · 2020Trial
- Pulsed radiofrequency of S2-4 nerve roots vs ganglion impar neurolysis for severe perineal cancer pain.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Minimally Invasive Interventional Management of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Narrative Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2026Review
- Combined High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency and Ozone Therapy in the Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Case Series.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Cryoneurolysis: An Emerging Personalized Treatment Strategy for Significant Pelvic Pain.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- Clinical guidance paper VVOG-CRGOLFB prevention and management of obstetrical perineal trauma.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2025Article
- Pudendal Neuralgia: A Review of the Current Literature.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- Pudendal Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency Effectively Alleviates Perineal Pain in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Study.Pain research & management · 2025Article
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- Fluoroscopy-Guided Transgluteal Pudendal Nerve Block for Pudendal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Case Series.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- The Efficacy of an Ultrasound-Guided Improved Puncture Path Technique of Nerve Block/Pulsed Radiofrequency for Pudendal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study.Brain sciences · 2022Article
- Effect of monopolar capacitive resistive radiofrequency in treating stress urinary incontinence: A pilot randomized control trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Pulsed Radiofrequency of Pudendal Nerve for Treatment in Patients with Pudendal Neuralgia. A Case Series with Long-Term Follow-Up.Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Thoracic Paravertebral Infusion of Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study.Pain and therapy · 2021Article
- Neuromodulation for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Single-Institution Experience With a Collaborative Team.Neurosurgery · 2021Article
- Therapeutic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency for Pudendal Neuralgia.Neural plasticity · 2021Article
- Interventional treatment options for women with pelvic pain.Current physical medicine and rehabilitation reports · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPudendal neuralgia is an intractable pain related to the pudendal nerve. The clinical effect and safety evaluation of pudendal neuralgia were investigated by pulse radiofrequency (PRF) treatment of pudendal nerve. PATIENTS AND
methodsEighty patients who were diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia were randomly divided into PRF group (PRF and pudendal nerve block [NB]) and NB group. After surgery, the patients were followed up to evaluate the visual analog scale (VAS) score and the Patient Health Questionnaire score on the postoperative day and at 2 weeks, 1 and 3 months. Meanwhile, the patients' efficacy assessment and the usage of pain medication were also recorded for 3 months during follow-up. All the surgical complications were recorded.
resultsA total of 77 patients were followed up, 38 in the PRF group and 39 in the NB group. On the postoperative day, the VAS scores was significantly decreased in both groups than before (
conclusionCompared with the single NB treatment, pudendal nerve PRF combined with NB therapy could provide more long-lasting relief from pain symptoms of pudendal neuralgia and improve the depression symptoms in patients.
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