Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency of the third occipital nerve

Eung Don Kim, Young Hoon Kim, Chong Min Park, Jung Ah Kwak, Dong Eon Moon

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Abstract

A C2-3 zygapophygeal joint is a major source of cervicogenic headache. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy is preformed widely for zygapophygeal joint pain. Conventional RF denervation technique is generally performed under fluoroscopic control. Recently, ultrasound-guided radiofrequency on zygapophygeal joint has emerged as an alternative method. We report our experiences of two successful ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequencies on 39-year-old and 42-year-old males, who complained occipital headache and posterior neck pain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-190
Number of pages5
JournalKorean Journal of Pain
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Pulsed radiofrequency
  • Third occipital nerve
  • Ultrasound

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