“Using a C-arm machine to locate the nerve, we inject anhydrous glycerol into the trigeminal ganglion to destroy the pain fibres. This comes with no major risks, and we can repeat the procedure ...
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The Anatomy of the Ophthalmic Nerve
Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The ophthalmic nerve is the first branch of the trigeminal nerve, which is also ...
Some neurosurgeons advocate for an operation sooner, with the goal of preventing further damage to the trigeminal nerve from unrelieved neurovascular contact. It is unknown whether early versus ...
dorsal root ganglion stimulators, and intrathecal pumps The proper management of facial pain conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, is critically dependent on the ability of your neurosurgeon to ...