Trigeminal Neuralgia

This book covers all aspects of trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) which is a common yet very painful condition of face and scalp. Chapters include historical perspective of the condition, clinical presentations, diagnosis, management strategy, drug therapy, different interventional techniques utilized, and non-invasive modalities offered. The book has ample images to explain three main percutaneous procedures carried out for this condition such as radiofrequency thermocoagulation, glycerol rhizolysis and balloon microcompression in detail. It also covers open neurosurgical procedures including microvascular decompression and certain non-conventional and non-invasive methods. This book provides assistance to pain physicians to have a comprehensive knowledge of trigeminal neuralgia. It is also relevant to neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, dental surgeons and resident doctors.

This book provides an overview of the history, anatomy, epidemiology, diagnosis (HPI, PE, Imaging), non-pharmacological management and medication management of trigeminal nerve pain. Nerve blocks for the trigeminal nerve and branches, Radiofrequency ablation, chemodenervation, cryotherapy, botox injections, neuromodulation infusion therapy, balloon compression gamma knife therapy, decompression surgery, peripheral neurectomy and the psychological impact are also examined with an algorithm for management recommendations included in the final chapter. Trigeminal Nerve Pain - A Guide to Clinical Management comprehensively covers how to manage patients with this often debilitating pain and is of use to trainees and practising internists, hospitalists, surgeons and anaesthesiologists seeking to increase their understanding of this complex condition.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a very annoying illness and can be extremely painful. It can be treated effectively by advice from a doctor combined with various lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, psychological support and appropriate medico-surgical treatment, in some cases. In this book we have tried to incorporate every detail related to trigeminal neuralgia. Patients are constantly seeking answers from a health care provider or on a website but unfortunately their questions often remain unanswered. This book is dedicated to all trigeminal neuralgia patients and hopefully your questions will be answered after reading this book. This is another very informative book by Robert Rymore, co- author Dr. Tulsi Dabhi. He continues with his interest in writing medical educational guides. This guide is intended to be a tool, one that will give you information and hopefully some pain relief. Trigeminal neuralgia: causes, symptoms, treatments, surgery, pain relief, risk factors and prevention. Readers will surely find much contribution by this book, to relief their pain or even to create a pain free healthy lifestyle.

Peter J. Jannetta, the neurosurgeon/neuroscientist who has contributed so much to the evaluation and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders brings together the most distinguished contributors in Trigeminal Neuralgia. This seminal work collates and categorizes in one succinct volume what we understand about the various forms of face pain syndromes. By providing information on former beliefs, as well as current understanding, this book provides multiple options regarding diagnosis, medical treatment and operative intervention which will help decision making, develop knowledge and improve care of patients. Irigeminal Neuralgia begins with an Introduction explaining where we were and what role those ideas have played in current thinking, all with the goal of giving the reader a basis for future thought. With each subsequent chapter - written by basic scientists and astute clinicians working in the area of facial pain - enigmas are clarified, solutions of apparently untreatable problems are presented, and a better understanding of how diagnoses and pathophysiology are evolving are presented. This is a must read for all who would learn about neurogenic facial pain.

This book is focused on surgical treatment in trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Though microvascular decompression (MVD) is definite treatment for medically uncontrollable TN, manual focused on the surgical treatments are rare. This book includes overall view of TN, from diagnosis to treatment, more focused on technical pearls on MVD for neurosurgeons. Essential information of anatomy and pathophysiology are provided. Main topics would be indications, surgical considerations, electrophysiological monitoring during MVD surgery and outcomes of surgery. Furthermore, other non-surgical peripheral block techniques, radiosurgery and recent updated techniques will be discussed. The main target of this book will be neurosurgeons, neurosurgical trainees and also other physicians who’s in charge of patients suffering from neuralgic pains.

This text provides an overview of the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, and correlates experimental data with clinical obervations. Current knowledge and the latest treatments are discussed by the pioneers who developed them.