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Neuromodulation in Treating Pelvic Pain

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex condition that can be multifactorial, disabling, and difficult to treat. It is important to understand the various diagnoses and pathways that can be involved and have an understanding of the available treatment options.

Recent Findings

There is a complex innervation of the pelvic region which makes its treatment very challenging. There are pathophysiological similarities of CPP to disease states like complex regional pain syndrome and sympathetically driven pain.

Summary

CPP is poorly understood and includes psychological, psychosocial, cultural, and economic influences. Treatment options vary, but neuromodulation does remain a centerpiece and can include sacral stimulation, SCS, DRG stimulation, and PNS.

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  1. Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, NY, USA

    Corey W. Hunter

  2. Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster, 160 N Pointe Blvd #200, Lancaster, PA, 17601, USA

    Steven Falowski

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Corey Hunter and Steven Falowski performed the design, study, data collection, analysis, and writing of the paper.

Steven Falowski consults for Abbott, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Vertoss, and Saluda. Research is performed with Abbott, Medtronic, Biotronik, Saluda, and Vertiflex. Equity positions held in Saluda, CornerLoc, SPR Therapeutics, Thermaquil, Stimgenics, SpineThera, Neural Integrative Solutions, and AGR.

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Correspondence to Steven Falowski.

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Hunter, C.W., Falowski, S. Neuromodulation in Treating Pelvic Pain. Curr Pain Headache Rep 25, 9 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-020-00927-y

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