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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?
Kenneth M. Peters
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Urology Clinic

3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 404, 
Royal Oak, MI 
Experience:
35+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kenneth Peters is an Urologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Peters has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and 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.

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.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Elite in Pudendal Neuralgia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 680, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mario Castellanos is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Nerve Decompression.

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