Neuromodulation for facial pain
Dr. Miles Day discusses neuromodulation for facial pain. Dr. Day discusses the workup toward a differential diagnosis of facial pain, the neuromodulation algorithm for facial pain, and interventional techniques such as trigeminal ganglion stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation and implantation. He provides a brief review of the literature and highlights new procedures to consider, while examining potential complications. Dr. Day underscores the importance of careful patient selection and understanding the underlying pathophysiology of facial pain to optimize treatment outcomes.