The Evolution of Peripheral Nerve Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia - Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Peripheral Nerve Treatment
Vol. 17 No. 1 : 2022 (1-12)

NGEOW WC NGEOW WC
CHOON YF CHOON YF
CHAI WL CHAI WL
TAN CC TAN CC
LIM D LIM D

Abstract
Trigeminal neuralgia typically presents with a sudden and severe facial pain. Although peripheral nerve injection can produce good pain relief in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, their effect may not be permanent. Surgical treatment has always been an alternative for patients who do not respond well to medical treatment or, for those who are severely affected by the side effects of anti-convulsants. Unknown to most young healthcare providers, surgical treatment was the first line treatment at the turn of the 19th century till 1960s. This review narrates the evolution of peripheral nerve treatment for trigeminal neuralgia over the last 150 years.

Keywords : cryotherapy, laser, peripheral neurectomy, trigeminal neuralgia,

Correspondance Address
Dr. Daniel Lim. Department of Clinical Oral & Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: +603-7967 4862 Email: daniel_khlim@um.edu.my


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