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Conservative management of anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A case report
Gregory Cofano1, Shawn LaCourt2, Son Nguyen3
1Doctor of Chiropractic and Board-certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Private Practice of Chiropractic Neurology, Bellevue, WA, USA.
Objective:
To describe a conservative approach to care of an adult patient presenting with chronic abdominal wall pain persisting two years following abdominal surgery.
Clinical Features:
A 62-year-old female presented to a chiropractic neurologist with abdominal wall pain and sensation deficits. Her prior surgical history and a positive Carnett's sign indicated anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES).
Intervention And Outcome:
Treatments, including manual therapy, rehabilitation, and desensitization techniques, significantly reduced the frequency and severity of the ACNES symptoms.
Conclusion:
ACNES can be effectively managed via nonsurgical and non-pharmacological treatment methods.
