Ultrasound-Guided Greater Occipital Nerve Blocks and Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation for Diagnosis and Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia

David VanderHoek, Matthew; T Hoang, Hieu; J. Goff, Brandon

doi:10.5812/aapm.10985

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Ultrasound-Guided Greater Occipital Nerve Blocks and Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation for Diagnosis and Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia

Published in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine • Sep 1, 2013

Authors:

Matthew David VanderHoek

Hieu T Hoang

Brandon J. Goff

Abstract

Occipital neuralgia is a condition manifested by chronic occipital headaches and is thought to be caused by irritation or trauma to the greater occipital nerve (GON). Treatment for occipital neuralgia includes medications, nerve blocks, and pulsed radiofrequency ablation (PRFA). Landmark-guided GON ...

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Medicine

Occipital neuralgia

Ultrasound

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