Introduction Genitofemoral neuralgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic neuropathic pain along the distribution of the genitofemoral nerve (GFN). The pain and subsequent impairment to quality of life can be quite debilitating for patients suffering from this condition. Genitofemoral neuralgia…
Introduction Ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) or iliohypogastric nerve (IHN) neuralgia is a frequent source of pain in the lower abdomen and upper thigh. It is common after lower abdominal surgery, particularly hernia surgery, or after injury to the abdominal wall. It…
Introduction Rib nerve pain, called intercostal neuralgia, causes a wide variety of clinical presentations. Although there are multiple causal mechanisms of the disease, the pain transmission pathways remain the same, leading to similarities in treatment approaches. Because intercostal neuralgia is…
Introduction Radial nerve pathology (such as radial tunnel [RT], posterior interosseous nerve entrapment, and superficial radial neuralgia) results in pain, with a reduced quality of life and function. Radial neuralgia is the third most common neuralgia of the upper extremity…
Introduction With approximately 3,000 reported injuries per year in the United States, median nerve injuries are the primary cause of emergency room visitation for all peripheral nerve injuries. They can occur by multiple mechanisms, including (1) arm, elbow, and wrist…
Introduction Ulnar neuropathy is relatively common and occurs either following an acute trauma or in the setting of a chronic compression of the nerve. In fact, ulnar nerve pathology is the most common reason for hospitalization compared with all other…
Introduction The rapidly expanding field of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) brings with it a tremendous, but still evolving, potential for treating chronic upper extremity neuropathic pain that is often refractory to standard therapies and results in significant suffering and impaired…
Introduction The limited osseous stability of the shoulder allows for its extensive range of motion but makes the strength of the joint largely dependent on the musculotendinous rotator cuff. The complexity of the ligaments, tendons, and cartilaginous tissue that provide…
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Introduction Trigeminal neuropathic pain (TNP) is a commonly encountered condition that involves patients of all demographic backgrounds and presents a major burden to patients, their families, treating physicians, and society as a whole. Arising from dysfunction of trigeminal sensory system,…