Genitofemoral Nerve Block
The genitofemoral nerve is located in your abdomen. It is at risk of being injured during lower abdominal surgery (such as a C-section, appendectomy, hernia repair, or laparoscopic surgery), which can cause chronic pelvic, penile, testicular, or groin pain.
A genitofemoral nerve block can provide diagnostic benefit and/or therapeutic relief for this pain.
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What is a genitofemoral nerve block?
A genitofemoral nerve block is a minimally invasive injection of medication intended to relieve chronic pain in the groin or pelvic region. The medication numbs the nerves, thus “switching off” pain signals.
What happens during a genitofemoral nerve block?
You will be brought into the procedure room and laid on a special table. We will take great care to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure. Your skin will be cleaned at the injection site and a local anesthetic will be applied to minimize any discomfort. Your physician will use a special kind of x-ray (called a fluoroscope) to guide the needle to the appropriate site.
A special medication is injected around the genitofemoral nerve. The medication bathes the nerves, relieving pain.
Genitofemoral nerve blocks at Twin Cities Pain Clinic
Twin Cities Pain Clinic performs minimally invasive genitofemoral nerve blocks to relieve chronic pain of the pelvis and groin. Procedures are performed comfortably and safely at our very own, state-of-the-art outpatient surgery centers.
Schedule a consultation with Twin Cities Pain Clinic today to see if a genitofemoral nerve block can help with your pain.
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