Pain physician
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
A Novel Sequential Percutaneous Radiofrequency Treatment Strategy for Drug-refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Propensity Score-matched Study.
Gasserian ganglion-targeted conventional and pulsed radiofrequency treatments are percutaneous procedures performed for drug-refractory trigeminal neuralgia. However, ideal outcomes are not always achieved with these procedures; frequent postprocedural complications and therapeutic ineffectiveness are also of major concern. ⋯ Sequential radiofrequency treatment has the potential to provide effective, uncomplicated, pain-free outcomes.
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Comparative Study
Extended vs. Traditional Operating Table in C-Arm-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Gasserian Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study.
The degree of cervical extension required during percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) of the Gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) varies among patients, but the traditional operating tables often fail to fulfil each patient's individual requirements. ⋯ This study found that the extended operating table may be an alternative equipment option for C-arm-guided PBC of the Gasserian ganglion for TN.
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Peripheral neuropathy is estimated to be prevalent in up to 12% of the population, increasing to 30% in older demographics. This makes peripheral neuropathy one of the most common neurological diseases in the United States. ⋯ PNS effectively treats chronic pain due to peripheral neuropathy for patients who have failed other conservative treatments.