Despite these developments, challenges persist, particularly related to appropriate patient
selection, insurance coverage, delays in diagnosis and surgical treatment, and the absence …

Background The aims of this study were to (1) evaluate the time between onset of occipital
neuralgia symptoms and nerve decompression surgery,(2) perform a cost comparison …

Background Although headache surgery has been shown to be an effective treatment option
for refractory headache disorders, it has not been included as part of the headache disorder …

Background The management of refractory occipital neuralgia (ON) can be challenging.
Selection criteria for occipital nerve decompression surgery are not well defined in terms of …

Introduction This study analyses the etiologies and treatment of iatrogenic occipital nerve
injuries. Methods Patients with ON who were screened for occipital nerve decompression …

Background: Current diagnostic methods for nerve compression headaches consist of
diagnostic nerve blocks. A less-invasive method that can possibly aid in the diagnosis is …

Background: Although nerve decompression surgery is an effective treatment for refractory
occipital neuralgia (ON), a proportion of patients experience recurrence of pain and undergo …

There has been a growing body of evidence indicative of the effectiveness of headache
surgery in treating patients with refractory headache disorders. The American Society of …

Headache disorders (HD) remain a nationwide challenge for the US healthcare system
affecting nearly 60% of the US population. Surgical deactivation of the peripheral trigger site …