Occipital nerve stimulation in pediatric patients with refractory occipital neuralgia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06376-x
Abstract: Occipital neuralgia (ON) is a disabling problem within the pediatric population. Many of these patients fail medical therapies and continue to suffer without further surgical management. Occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) is used to treat ON… read more here.
Keywords: nerve stimulation; occipital nerve; pediatric patients; population ... See more keywords
Migraine in patients with fibromyalgia and outcomes of greater occipital nerve blockage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.04.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of greater occipital nerve (GON) blockage in patients with migraine and fibromyalgia (FM) comorbidity. PATIENTS AND METHOD 20 patients who were diagnosed as FM… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; occipital nerve; blockage; greater occipital ... See more keywords
Preoperative visualization of the greater occipital nerve with magnetic resonance imaging in candidates for occipital nerve decompression for headaches
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65334-4
Abstract: Occipital nerve decompression is effective in reducing headache symptoms in select patients with migraine and occipital neuralgia. Eligibility for surgery relies on subjective symptoms and responses to nerve blocks and Onabotulinum toxin A (Botox) injections.… read more here.
Keywords: gon; nerve; nerve decompression; occipital nerve ... See more keywords
Surgical "Safe Zone": Rapid Anatomical Identification of the Lesser Occipital Nerve.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676601
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical intervention has established a vital role in the management of chronic headaches. The lesser occipital nerve (LON) is a common target in patients suffering from occipital neuralgia and is often resected as a… read more here.
Keywords: lon; occipital nerve; mastoid prominence; identification ... See more keywords
Temporary Peripheral Occipital Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaf088
Abstract: In this case series, a novel technique utilizing temporary high cervical occipital nerve stimulation is described in the treatment of 4 patients with cervicogenic headache. Permanent neuromodulation of the occipital nerves is a well described… read more here.
Keywords: cervicogenic headache; nerve; occipital nerve; nerve stimulation ... See more keywords
In-Depth Look at the Anatomical Relationship of the Lesser Occipital Nerve, Great Auricular Nerve, and Spinal Accessory Nerve and Their Implication in Safety of Operations in the Posterior Triangle of the Neck
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007049
Abstract: Background: Migraine surgery is an increasingly popular treatment option for migraine patients. The lesser occipital nerve is a common trigger point for headache abnormalities, but there is a paucity of research regarding the lesser occipital… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; accessory nerve; spinal accessory; lesser occipital ... See more keywords
Revisiting the Role of Occipital Artery Resection in Greater Occipital Nerve Decompression
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009623
Abstract: Background: Greater occipital nerve surgery has been shown to improve headaches caused by nerve compression. There is a paucity of data, however, specifically regarding the efficacy of concomitant occipital artery resection. To that end, the… read more here.
Keywords: occipital artery; greater occipital; occipital nerve; artery resection ... See more keywords
A retrospective cohort study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of occipital nerve blocks in the treatment of migraine during pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1111/head.15001
Abstract: Nearly 12% of Americans experience migraine, with 75% of that group represented by women aged 15–55 years, notably including peak childbearing years. This presents a therapeutic dilemma for pregnant patients, given that most medications for migraine… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; migraine pregnancy; occipital nerve; nerve blocks ... See more keywords
Predictors of response to occipital nerve stimulation in refractory chronic headache
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DOI: 10.1177/0333102417728747
Abstract: Background Occipital nerve stimulation is a promising treatment for refractory chronic headache disorders, but is invasive and costly. Identifying predictors of response would be useful in selecting patients. We present the results of an open-label… read more here.
Keywords: nerve stimulation; occipital nerve; response; headache ... See more keywords
Efficacy and tolerability of combination treatment of topiramate and greater occipital nerve block versus topiramate monotherapy for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1177/03331024221082077
Abstract: Objective To compare the efficacy and tolerability of combination treatment of topiramate and greater occipital nerve block to topiramate monotherapy in adult chronic migraine patients. Background Options for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine are… read more here.
Keywords: occipital nerve; nerve block; greater occipital; topiramate ... See more keywords
Clinical predictors of therapeutic failure of occipital nerve stimulation in refractory chronic cluster headache
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DOI: 10.1177/03331024241254078
Abstract: Background Occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) is a treatment with evidence in refractory chronic cluster headache (CCH). However, the variable response rate and cost make it necessary to investigate predictors of response. Methods This is a… read more here.
Keywords: nerve stimulation; response; occipital nerve; refractory chronic ... See more keywords