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Fuller, BD. (2020) 'Osteopathic Approach to the Treatment of a Patient With Idiopathic Iliohypogastric Neuralgia ', J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2020 Dec 1;120(12):907-912
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2020 Dec 1;120(12):907-912
Osteopathic Approach to the Treatment of a Patient With Idiopathic Iliohypogastric Neuralgia
David B Fuller
Abstract:
Iliohypogastric neuralgia is an uncommon etiology of lower abdominal pain caused by entrapment of the iliohypogastric nerve. Conventional management consists of medications, injections, and surgery; previous literature has not explored the use of osteopathic manipulative medicine for management of iliohypogastric neuralgia. Here, the author discusses the case of a 72-year-old woman who presented with 2 years of right lower abdominal pain, having failed multiple treatments, including exploratory laparoscopy and appendectomy. Following management of the patient's somatic dysfunctions with osteopathic manipulative treatment and a heel lift, her iliohypogastric neuralgia was significantly improved.
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