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What is the definition of Pudendal Neuralgia?
Pudendal Neuralgia occurs when the pudendal nerve is injured, irritated, or compressed. Symptoms include burning pain (often unilateral), tingling, or numbness in any of the following areas: buttocks, genitals, or perineum (area between the buttocks and genitals). Symptoms are typically present when a person is sitting but often go away when the person is standing or lying down. The pain tends to increase as the day progresses. Additional symptoms include pain during sex and needing to urinate frequently and/or urgently. Damage to the pudendal nerve can result from surgical procedures, childbirth, trauma, spasms of the pelvic floor muscles, or tumors. Pudendal Neuralgia may also result from certain infections (such as herpes simplex infections) or certain activities (such as cycling and squatting exercises). There are no imaging studies that diagnose Pudendal Neuralgia; however, MRI and CT may help to exclude other causes of the pain.
What are the alternative names for Pudendal Neuralgia?
  • Pudendal Neuralgia
Who are the top Pudendal Neuralgia Local Doctors?
Kirk L. Scofield
Advanced in Pudendal Neuralgia
Orthopedics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Sports Medicine
Advanced in Pudendal Neuralgia
Orthopedics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Sports Medicine

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kirk Scofield, M.D., C.A.Q., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, Tenex technology, and running/endurance injuries. He completed his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Scofield is also an athlete and Ironman finisher. “My training encompasses movement analysis, body mechanics, concussion management, nutrition, and cardiovascular issues related to athletes,” he says. He serves as team physician for collegiate and high school athletes, and medical provider to U.S. Olympics (marathon and endurance events). Dr. Scofield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Daniel E. Nelson
Advanced in Pudendal Neuralgia
Pain Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Advanced in Pudendal Neuralgia
Pain Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Proliance Surgeons

12911 120th Avenue NE Suite H-210, 
Kirkland, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Daniel Nelson, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology, with special certification in interventional pain medicine. He has a special interest in chronic neck and low back pain, joint pain, chronic post-surgical pain, occipital and cervicogenic headache, cancer pain, refractory arthritis pain and regenerative medicine including the treatment of arthritis with stem cell and platelet rich plasma injection therapy.Dr. Nelson is committed to a compassionate approach towards alleviating pain, restoring health, and improving the quality of life for his patients. He employs a rational evidence-based approach to chronic pain using a comprehensive interventional approach which starts with a consultation and ordering medically necessary testing, referrals to specialists, and coordinating physical and manual therapy as well as psychological testing or counseling, if needed. If appropriate, he will initiate an interventional plan that will employ image-guided nerve blocks or injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. In some cases, he may recommend procedures and technologies such as radiofrequency ablation of pain generators or an implantable device, but only after noninvasive options have been exhausted. Other issues may need to be addressed including weight loss or gain, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.Dr. Nelson is a founding member and Director-at-Large of the Washington Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He is on the forefront of the latest innovations in spine therapy and is the first and leading physician in Washington State to implant the Boston Scientific Vertiflex procedure for spinal stenosis.On multiple occasions, Dr. Nelson has been invited to be a guest lecturer at the University of Washington Pain Medicine Fellowship program and has been actively involved in the teaching of pain fellows, medical students, and physician assistants. He has also served as a consultant and speaker to a variety of organizations.In his off time, he enjoys hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, and mountain climbing. He is active in Climb for Captives and Rescue Freedom International, an organization working on behalf of victims of human trafficking. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia

Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services

28100 Grand River Ave, 
Farmington Hills, MI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kenneth Peters is an Urologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Peters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Pudendal Neuralgia, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Aquablation. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Pudendal Neuralgia Clinical Trials?
EFFICACY OF THE USUAL TREATMENT WITH INFILTRATION OF LOCAL ANAESTHETIC IN THE TREATMENT OF PUDENDAL NEURALGIA: A RANDOMISED TRIAL COMPARED WITH A PHYSIOLOGICAL SERUM

Summary: Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a chronic nerve compression syndrome causing neuropathic pain. Treatment includes medication, infiltration and decompressive surgery. Medicinal treatment involves the use of drugs that have proved effective in other areas, such as shingles or diabetes. There is no consensus on the molecules to be used for pudendal nerve infiltration (PNTI), and less than half of patients...

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Does the Addition of a Traction Pad Reduce the Rate of Postoperative Pudendal Neuralgia?

Summary: Compared to the knee and shoulder, the hip joint leaves relatively little space to maneuver arthroscopic instruments and camera. To expand the potential space in the hip joint, traction is commonly applied to the operative leg through a perineal post. This is an effective technique to improve the working space for arthroscopy, however it has been associated with complications, including perineal n...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center