Conservative management of anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A case report.

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.