BT PTNS in obese patients with ODS

BT PTNS in non-obese patients with ODS

• Procedure: BT PTNS will be administered via transcutaneous electrodes placed bilaterally along the posterior tibial nerve at the medial malleolus.
• Frequency: 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks (total of 18 sessions).
• Duration per Session: 30 minutes.
• Monitoring: Patients will be monitored for adverse events during and after each session.

Scale range: 0 to 24

Interpretation: Higher scores indicate more severe obstructed defecation symptoms

Unit of measure: Units on a validated symptom severity scale. No aggregation of different measurements into a single reported value is performed. Each scale is analyzed independently.

In response to the Advisory Issue, we have included the unabbreviated titles of the scales, their minimum and maximum values, and clarified whether higher scores represent better or worse outcomes for each outcome measure.

Scale range: 0 to 96

Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse constipation-related quality of life

Unit of measure: Mean score on a validated quality-of-life scale No aggregation of different measurements into a single reported value is performed. Each scale is analyzed independently.

In response to the Advisory Issue, we have included the unabbreviated titles of the scales, their minimum and maximum values, and clarified whether higher scores represent better or worse outcomes for each outcome measure.

To assess the impact of obesity on pelvic floor function using electromyography (EMG).

Electromyograpghy (EMG) a diagnostic test that evaluates the electrical signals between your nerves and muscles to check for neuromuscular problems like nerve damage or muscle diseases. It usually involves two parts: a nerve conduction study (NCS) using surface electrodes to measure nerve signal speed, and a needle EMG where a tiny needle electrode is inserted into a muscle to record its activity at rest and during contraction, revealing abnormalities. To assess amplitude, number of turns and duration of pelvic floor muscle.