Acupunctural Stimulation of The Pudendal Nerve for Treatment of Urinary Disturbances.
10.3777/jjsam.43.53
- VernacularTitle:排尿障害に対する陰部神経刺しん法のテクニック
- Author:
Ken YAMAGIWA
;
Hiroshi KITAKOUJI
;
Kazurou SASAKI
;
Keisou ISHIMARU
;
Yoshiki OYAMA
;
Midori KINOSHITA
;
Katsuhisa WATANABE
;
Masahiro IWA
;
Toshikatsu KITADE
;
Tatsuzo NAKAMURA
;
Hiroshi KANEKO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pudendai Nerve;
Acupuncture;
Dysuria;
Urinary Incontinense
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1993;43(2):53-57
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
An educational video describing the acupunctural stimulation of the pudendal nerve for treatment of urinary disturbances was produced. Treatment points on the meridian were selected within the limits of the top 1/2 to 3/5 of the line that connects the superior posterior iliac spine and the inner lower edge of the ischiatic tuberosity. Since the pudendal nerve is situated between the sacrospinous ligament in this region, it could be readily stimulated from the body surface. A 90mm (#24) acupuncture needle was used for the treatments. When the needle was inserted to a depth of 50-80mm from the body surface, the pudendal nerve was reached. Echo sensation in the penis indicated that the acupuncture needle had contacted the pudendal nerve.
Either the sparrow-pecking, needle-twisting, or the low frequency acupunctural techniques were used to delver stimulation to the pudendal nerve. In conclusion, acupunctural stimulation of the pudendal nerve was clinically useful for treatment of urinary disturbances, such as uncoordination of the detrusor muscles in neurogenic bladder and urinary incontinence.
