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The Journal of Headache and Pain
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 5/2011

Open Access 01-10-2011 | Brief Report

Pulsed radiofrequency of the second cervical ganglion (C2) for the treatment of cervicogenic headache

Authors: Juan Zhang, Dong-sheng Shi, Rui Wang

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

In this case series report, two patients with cervicogenic headache were selected. After initial positive response to the greater occipital nerve block, pulse radiofrequency (PRF) was performed on the position of the second cervical ganglion (C2). Two patients reported 100% pain relief lasting for 6 months. The lateral puncture is safer and more comfortable than the posterior site. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of PRF to treat cervicogenic headache originating from the C2 nerve. However, we need to further evaluate the results using more samples.
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Metadata
Title
Pulsed radiofrequency of the second cervical ganglion (C2) for the treatment of cervicogenic headache
Authors
Juan Zhang
Dong-sheng Shi
Rui Wang
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-011-0351-3

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