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KMID : 0363120080210020155
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Korean Journal of Pain
2008 Volume.21 No. 2 p.155 ~ p.158
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Permanent Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Occipital Neuralgia
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Park Chan-Hong
Huh Billy K.
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Abstract
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This report presents the application of occipital nerve stimulation in two patients with severe and disabling bilateral occipital neuralgia. Pain persisted despite the use of several procedures and the administration of medication in the patients. The patients underwent peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatment of headache. Peripheral nerve stimulation was accomplished via implantation of a subcutaneous electrode to stimulate the peripheral nerve in the occipital area. The patients reported a 90% improvement in overall pain. These cases illustrate the possible utilization of peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatment of occipital neuralgia.
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KEYWORD
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headache, neurostimulation, occipital neuralgia, peripheral nerve simulation
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