ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Percutaneous versus Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of the Posterior Tibial Nerve in Idiopathic Overactive Bladder Syndrome with Urinary Incontinence in Adults: A Systematic Review.
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- Influence of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in urology: a prospective randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on anticholinergic refractory neurogenic detrusor overactivity in individuals with suprasacral spinal cord injury: A urodynamic study.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2026Article
- Effects of non-invasive multimodal transcutaneous electrotherapy on pain and posture associated with lumbar radicular pain: A case series.SAGE open medical case reports · 2026Article
- Effect of a Peripheral Neuromodulation Protocol Combined with the Application of Therapeutic Exercise in Patients Diagnosed with Urinary Incontinence-A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on overactive bladder treatment.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Refractory Idiopathic Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of the Abdomen, Ear, and Tibial Nerve Modulates Bladder Contraction in a Rat Detrusor Overactivity Model: A Pilot Study.International neurourology journal · 2023Article
- Neurorehabilitation: Looking Back and Moving Forward, 1st Edition.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundPercutaneous electrical stimulation and transcutaneous electrical stimulation (PTNS and TTNS) of the posterior tibial nerve are internationally recognized treatment methods that offer advantages in terms of treating patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who present with urinary incontinence (UI). This article aims to analyze the scientific evidence for the treatment of OAB with UI in adults using PTNS versus TTNS procedures in the posterior tibial nerve.
methodsA systematic review was conducted, between February and May 2021 in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, in accordance with the PRISMA recommendations.
resultsThe research identified 259 studies, 130 of which were selected and analyzed, with only 19 used according to the inclusion requirements established. The greatest effectiveness, in reducing UI and in other parameters of daily voiding and quality of life, was obtained by combining both techniques with other treatments, pharmacological treatments, or exercise.
conclusionsTTNS has advantages over PTNS as it is more comfortable for the patient even though there is equality of both therapies in the outcome variables. More research studies are necessary in order to obtain clear scientific evidence.
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