Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Severe facial pain in the distribution of the branches of the trigeminal nerve, which normally supplies sensation to each side of the face
• Triggers can be variable
• Treatment involves specific anti-convulsive medications
• When medical treatment is not sufficient then surgical options are considered
• Surgical treatment involves identifying the nerve and separating any blood vessels that could be in contact with it.
• Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a single highly concentrated dose of radiation to a precise target at the origin of the nerve and offers a minimally invasive and bloodless way to control the pain symptoms