- 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
Trigeminal Neuralgia
