Alaa Abd-Elsayed1, Sean Nguyen2, Kenneth Fiala2. 1. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, B6/319 CSC, Madison, WI, 53792-3272, USA. alaaawny@hotmail.com. 2. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, B6/319 CSC, Madison, WI, 53792-3272, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Examining the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in treating headache conditions. RECENT FINDINGS: The efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in treating headache conditions is not well studied. Chronic headache conditions can be difficult to treat with little consensus on management of headaches associated with pericranial neuralgias. In this retrospective study, we found that radiofrequency ablation is an effective and safe treatment for resistant headache conditions. This study is important as it describes a novel treatment for chronic headache which can benefit a large number of patients.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Examining the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in treating headache conditions. RECENT FINDINGS: The efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in treating headache conditions is not well studied. Chronic headache conditions can be difficult to treat with little consensus on management of headaches associated with pericranial neuralgias. In this retrospective study, we found that radiofrequency ablation is an effective and safe treatment for resistant headache conditions. This study is important as it describes a novel treatment for chronic headache which can benefit a large number of patients.