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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)
  • Received : 2012.11.26
  • Accepted : 2013.01.02
  • Published : 2013.04.01
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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.

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