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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2013.26.2.186

Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Third Occipital Nerve  

Kim, Eung Don (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine)
Kim, Young Hoon (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine)
Park, Chong Min (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine)
Kwak, Jung Ah (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine)
Moon, Dong Eon (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.26, no.2, 2013 , pp. 186-190 More about this Journal
Abstract
A C2-3 zygapophygeal joint is a major source of cervicogenic headache. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy is preformed widely for zygapophygeal joint pain. Conventional RF denervation technique is generally performed under fluoroscopic control. Recently, ultrasound-guided radiofrequency on zygapophygeal joint has emerged as an alternative method. We report our experiences of two successful ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequencies on 39-year-old and 42-year-old males, who complained occipital headache and posterior neck pain.
Keywords
pulsed radiofrequency; third occipital nerve; ultrasound;
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