Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Ilioinguinal Nerves to Treat Ilioinguinal Neuralgia: A Description of a Novel Approach
Ultrasound-guided RFA of the IIN offers a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with refractory ilioinguinal neuralgia. Recognizing anatomical variability and utilizing stimulation testing, along with real-time imaging, can help clinicians improve the consistency of outcomes and reduce complications.
Authors
- Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed
- Madelyn J. Reilly
- Rishika Joshi
Institutions
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pain and Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-026-00819-w
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00