Response of Cervicogenic Headaches and Occipital Neuralgia to Radiofrequency Ablation of the C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion and/or Third Occipital Nerve

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 500-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Hamer ◽  
Traci A. Purath
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽  
Dorsal Root ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Occipital Nerve ◽  
Cervicogenic Headaches

Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation Interfering With S1 Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Systems: Experience From Two Cases

Pain Practice ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 780-786
Author(s):  
Kenneth B. Chapman ◽  
Frank Schirripa ◽  
Tariq Yousef ◽  
Jeffrey Deygoo ◽  
Noud Helmond
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽  
Dorsal Root

scholarly journals Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Bilateral Greater Occipital Neuralgia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany Vu ◽  
Akhil Chhatre
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Pulsed Radiofrequency ◽  
Occipital Nerve ◽  
Greater Occipital Nerve ◽  
History Of

This report describes a case of bilateral greater occipital neuralgia treated with cooled radiofrequency ablation. The case is considered in relation to a review of greater occipital neuralgia, continuous thermal and pulsed radiofrequency ablation, and current medical literature on cooled radiofrequency ablation. In this case, a 35-year-old female with a 2.5-year history of chronic suboccipital bilateral headaches, described as constant, burning, and pulsating pain that started at the suboccipital region and radiated into her vertex. She was diagnosed with bilateral greater occipital neuralgia. She underwent cooled radiofrequency ablation of bilateral greater occipital nerves with minimal side effects and 75% pain reduction. Cooled radiofrequency ablation of the greater occipital nerve in challenging cases is an alternative to pulsed and continuous RFA to alleviate pain with less side effects and potential for long-term efficacy.

Poster 407 Occipital Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Occipital Neuralgia in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report

PM&R ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. S330-S330
Author(s):  
Robert Kent ◽  
Rafael Miguel ◽  
Sandip Patel ◽  
Mauna Radahd
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Occipital Nerve

Treatment of hemicrania continua with radiofrequency ablation and long-term follow-up

Cephalalgia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (13) ◽  
pp. 1208-1213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L Beams ◽  
Matthew T Kline ◽  
Todd D Rozen
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽  
Dorsal Root ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Hemicrania Continua ◽  
Cranial Autonomic Symptoms ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Headache Recurrence

Objective The objective of this research is to describe novel procedural treatments for hemicrania continua that allow patients to remain off indomethacin. Methods Case reports are presented. Results We describe four distinct patients with indomethacin-responsive hemicrania continua who were unable to discontinue the use of indomethacin without headache recurrence. No other medications were effective for their syndrome. Secondary causes of headache were ruled out in each case. Each patient underwent diagnostic blockade of either the atlanto-axial joint, C2 dorsal root ganglion or sphenopalantine ganglion depending on their clinical examination and presence of cranial autonomic symptoms. A positive response led to a radiofrequency ablation of the C2 ventral ramus, C2 dorsal root ganglion or sphenopalantine ganglion, which provided headache relief in all case patients as complete as indomethacin. Long-term follow-up of these patients has shown that all have remained essentially headache free without the need for indomethacin. One patient has needed repeat radiofrequency procedures with consistent response. Conclusion Hemicrania continua is defined by its sensitivity to indomethacin but very few patients are able to discontinue the medication without headache recurrence. As the risks of chronic indomethacin use are substantial, alternative treatments are necessary to protect patient health. We are now able to suggest several radiofrequency ablation procedures as effective as indomethacin with long-term follow-up.

Trans-facet Joint Approach to Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation of the L5 Dorsal Root Ganglion in a Patient with Degenerative Spondylosis and Scoliosis

Pain Practice ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Abejón ◽  
Rocio Ortego ◽  
Rocio Solís ◽  
Neri Alaoui ◽  
Javier del Saz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽  
Dorsal Root ◽  
Facet Joint ◽  
Pulsed Radiofrequency ◽  
Joint Approach

scholarly journals CT-Guided Block and Radiofrequency Ablation of the C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion for Cervicogenic Headache

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 1433-1436
Author(s):  
J.L. Chazen ◽  
E.J. Ebani ◽  
M. Virk ◽  
J.F. Talbott ◽  
V. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽  
Dorsal Root ◽  
Cervicogenic Headache ◽  
Ct Guided
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