Posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder-techniques and efficacy

Int Urogynecol J. 2020 May;31(5):865-870. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-04186-3. Epub 2019 Dec 18.

Abstract

The ideal treatment for overactive bladder is still elusive. In those where medication fails to improve symptoms options include invasive treatments such as botulinum toxin-A, sacral neural stimulation or posterior tibial nerve stimulation. Scientific professional society guidelines advise percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a third line treatment option only after multi-disciplinary team review as well as failure of both conservative and pharmacological management. The aim of this article is to review all techniques for tibial nerve stimulation and their efficacy.

Keywords: Implantable; Neuromodulation; Overactive bladder; Percutaneous; Tibial nerve stimulation; Transcutaneous.

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Tibial Nerve
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive* / therapy

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A