Volume 27, Issue 142, December 2023

Overactive Bladder treatment with Electrical Stimulation of posterior tibial nerve: A Narrative review

Fahad H. Alshehri^♦

Consultant, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia

^♦Corresponding author
Consultant, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by uncontrolled detrusor muscle activity. Electrical stimulation (ES) of the posterior tibial nerve is efficacious in reducing the symptoms of this condition. It is an effective alternative method for individuals who receive anticholinergic medications and other conservative methods without success. It is less invasive and expensive and should be used early in the treatment protocol for overactive bladders. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), and implantable devices are three methods used to perform electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve. However, studies have shown that treating symptoms is more significant when combining PTNS with medications.

Keywords: Posterior tibial nerve; Electrical Stimulation; Overactive bladder

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e398ms3278

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v27i142.e398ms3278

Published: 31 December 2023