Refractory occipital neuralgia treatment with nerve decompression surgery: a case series

Refractory occipital neuralgia treatment with nerve decompression surgery: a case series

BackgroundThe management of refractory occipital neuralgia (ON) can be challenging. Selection criteria for occipital nerve decompression surgery are not well defined in terms of clinical features and best preoperative medical management.MethodsIn total, 15 patients diagnosed with ON by a board-certi...

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Main Authors: William G. Austen, Katya Remy, Kathryn Packowski, Merel H. J. Hazewinkel, Lisa Gfrerer, Paul G. Mathew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
occipital neuralgia
headache
migraine
pain
nerve decompression surgery
outcomes
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1284101/full

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