C2/C3 nerve blocks and greater occipital nerve block in cervicogenic headache treatment

Inan N., Ceyhan A., Inan L., Kavaklioglu O., Alptekin A., Unal N.

Functional Neurology, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.239-243, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Dergi Adı: Functional Neurology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.239-243
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: C2 nerve block, C3 nerve block, Cervicogenic headache, Greater occipital nerve block, Regional anaesthesia
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In the diagnosis of cervicogenic headache, greater occipital nerve (GON), cervical nerve, minor occipital nerve, and cervical facet joint blocks are used. In our study we compared the GON and C2/C3 nerve blocks in the diagnosis and treatment of cervicogenic headache. In both cases, repeated blocks proved to have a long-lasting effect in the treatment of this disorder, with both GON and C2/C3 blocks being found to be equally effective.