Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Third Occipital Nerve

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...

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Published inThe Korean journal of pain Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 186 - 190
Main Authors Kim, Eung Don, Kim, Young Hoon, Park, Chong Min, Kwak, Jung Ah, Moon, Dong Eon
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2013
Subjects
third occipital nerve
pulsed radiofrequency
ultrasound
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201316856690009
ISSN:2005-9159
2093-0569