Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
CyberKnife® Radiosurgery
A patient with trigeminal neuralgia who has difficulty tolerating medications or who has pain despite medications is an excellent candidate for Cyberknife Radiosurgery. There are no incisions made, nor are anesthetics necessary. Therefore, a patient of almost any age or medical condition can undergo this treatment, so long as they are able to hold still in a comfortable position on a treatment table.
There are no risks of infection, cerebrospinal fluid leak or wound healing from Cyberknife Radiosurgery. However, some patients may develop additional numbness in the face or may experience abnormal facial sensations. This occurs in less than 10% of patients.
Narrow Dose Margin with CyberKnife
Written by Damon E. Smith, M.D. – Radiation Oncologist