Trigeminal Neuralgia
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