Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients

Background and Aim: Erectile function is a complex system that involves a complex interplay between vascular, neuronal and psychological components. Genital problems are a tough issue to discuss since they are typically socially stigmatised and can cause patients to feel isolated. The aim of the stu...

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Main Authors: Nilavan, T., Kumaresan, Abathsagayam, Sharmila, R., Prathap, Suganthira Babu, Vignesh, Srinivasan, Surya, Vishnuram
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author Nilavan, T.
Kumaresan, Abathsagayam
Sharmila, R.
Prathap, Suganthira Babu
Vignesh, Srinivasan
Surya, Vishnuram
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Kumaresan, Abathsagayam
Sharmila, R.
Prathap, Suganthira Babu
Vignesh, Srinivasan
Surya, Vishnuram
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description Background and Aim: Erectile function is a complex system that involves a complex interplay between vascular, neuronal and psychological components. Genital problems are a tough issue to discuss since they are typically socially stigmatised and can cause patients to feel isolated. The aim of the study to improve the erectile functions among elderly individuals by transcutaneus posterior tibial nerve stimulation and thus improves the quality of life as well as their social and emotional well beings. Methods: This study was a pilot study involving 13 erectile dysfunction patients, conducted at saveetha institute of medical and technical science (SIMATS) for a period of 12 weeks. All the participants were assessed with Arizona sexual experience (ASEX) scale. The subjects were given Transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for 30 minutes alternative days for 3 days a week. Result:All the procedures were conducted in a safe and comfortable environment. TPTNS produced visible motor response and tolerable sensory response in all the patients. At the end of the study, there is a positive change noted in erectile function. Comparing the baseline score and end score of ASEX, there was a significant reduction in the erectile dysfunction frequency upon the intervention. Conclusion: This study implies that TPTNS is rather helpful and faster way of treating patients with erectile dysfunction. The result showed a significant reduction in symptoms of erectile dysfunction and betterment in the quality of life.
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spelling intimal-17622025-07-30T02:10:01Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1762/ Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients Nilavan, T. Kumaresan, Abathsagayam Sharmila, R. Prathap, Suganthira Babu Vignesh, Srinivasan Surya, Vishnuram QP Physiology R Medicine (General) RC Internal medicine Background and Aim: Erectile function is a complex system that involves a complex interplay between vascular, neuronal and psychological components. Genital problems are a tough issue to discuss since they are typically socially stigmatised and can cause patients to feel isolated. The aim of the study to improve the erectile functions among elderly individuals by transcutaneus posterior tibial nerve stimulation and thus improves the quality of life as well as their social and emotional well beings. Methods: This study was a pilot study involving 13 erectile dysfunction patients, conducted at saveetha institute of medical and technical science (SIMATS) for a period of 12 weeks. All the participants were assessed with Arizona sexual experience (ASEX) scale. The subjects were given Transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for 30 minutes alternative days for 3 days a week. Result:All the procedures were conducted in a safe and comfortable environment. TPTNS produced visible motor response and tolerable sensory response in all the patients. At the end of the study, there is a positive change noted in erectile function. Comparing the baseline score and end score of ASEX, there was a significant reduction in the erectile dysfunction frequency upon the intervention. Conclusion: This study implies that TPTNS is rather helpful and faster way of treating patients with erectile dysfunction. The result showed a significant reduction in symptoms of erectile dysfunction and betterment in the quality of life. INTI International University 2023-07 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1762/1/ij2023_23r.pdf text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1762/2/87 Nilavan, T. and Kumaresan, Abathsagayam and Sharmila, R. and Prathap, Suganthira Babu and Vignesh, Srinivasan and Surya, Vishnuram (2023) Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients. INTI JOURNAL, 2023 (23). pp. 1-5. ISSN e2600-7320 https://intijournal.intimal.edu.my
spellingShingle QP Physiology
R Medicine (General)
RC Internal medicine
Nilavan, T.
Kumaresan, Abathsagayam
Sharmila, R.
Prathap, Suganthira Babu
Vignesh, Srinivasan
Surya, Vishnuram
Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title_full Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title_fullStr Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title_short Effect of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction Among Elderly Patients
title_sort effect of posterior tibial nerve stimulation on erectile dysfunction among elderly patients
topic QP Physiology
R Medicine (General)
RC Internal medicine
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