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Tag: Sphenopalatine ganglion block

  • Pain in Trigeminal Nerve Ganglion

    Pain in Trigeminal Nerve Ganglion

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on March 20, 2018

    Dr. Miles Day discusses both the trigeminal ganglion and sphenopalatine ganglion block as treatments for facial pain and headaches. He emphasizes the need for a complete history and exam for a diagnosis. He discusses the symptoms of both ganglia neuralgias and uses detailed images of the skull for needle placement. He also talks about different procedures for treating these two neuralgias.

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  • Treating Headaches

    Treating Headaches

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on Jan 24, 2018

    Dr. David Rosenblum discusses his approach in treating headaches. He explains the importance of identifying the type of headache before any treatment can be selected. He describes a case in which he performed a sphenopalatine ganglion block that resolved occipital and facial pain completely. He also explains how to block both the maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve.

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