Reappraisal of microsurgical decompression and neurectomy of the occipital nerve in the treatment of occipital neuralgia

Reappraisal of microsurgical decompression and neurectomy of the occipital nerve in the treatment of occipital neuralgia

•Occipital neuralgia is a disabling pain related disease.•We provide the results of our treatment algorithm for occipital neuralgia, using a modified neurectomy technique.•Pain control after occipital nerve neurectomy is excellent and safe to perform.

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Veröffentlicht in:Interdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management 2017-12, Vol.10 (C), p.86-90
Hauptverfasser: García-González, Ulises, Del Castillo-Calcáneo, Juan D, Cordoba-Mosqueda, María Elena
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Sprache:eng
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Arnold's nerve
Arnold's neuralgia
Pain surgical treatment
Peripheral nerve
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Zusammenfassung:•Occipital neuralgia is a disabling pain related disease.•We provide the results of our treatment algorithm for occipital neuralgia, using a modified neurectomy technique.•Pain control after occipital nerve neurectomy is excellent and safe to perform.
ISSN:2214-7519
2214-7519
DOI:10.1016/j.inat.2017.07.011