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6 mar 2023 · Occipital neuralgia (ON) is a painful condition affecting the posterior head in the distributions of the greater occipital nerve (GON), lesser occipital nerve (LON), third occipital nerve (TON), or a combination of the three.
Occipital neuralgia is caused by damage to the occipital nerves, which can arise from trauma (usually concussive or cervical), physical stress on the nerve, repetitive neck contraction, flexion or extension, and/or as a result of medical complications (such as osteochondroma, a benign bone tumour).
Learn about the clinical features, etiology, and management of occipital neuralgia and cervicogenic headache, 2 causes of posterior-predominant headache. See 2 case examples of occipital nerve block for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
21 maj 2022 · Occipital neuralgia is a headache disorder that affects your occipital nerves. Your occipital nerves are the nerves that run through your scalp. You may experience sharp, stinging or burning sensations on your scalp or behind your eye. Most people experience pain relief with the right treatment.
27 lut 2024 · Occipital neuralgia is a neuropathic pain in the scalp caused by irritation of the occipital nerves. It can be unilateral or bilateral and may be associated with tenderness, numbness, or dysesthesia. Learn about the anatomy, diagnosis, and management of occipital neuralgia.
Occipital neuralgia is a condition that causes pain in the back and top of the head due to irritation of the greater occipital nerves. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment options and possible complications of this disorder.
19 lip 2024 · Occipital neuralgia is a rare condition that causes pain in the upper neck, back of the head, scalp, and forehead. It may be caused by injury, pinched nerve, infection, or inflammation. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials.
