Pulsed Radiofrequency for Auriculotemporal Neuralgia: A Case Report

Neurol Int. 2024 Mar 12;16(2):349-355. doi: 10.3390/neurolint16020025.

Abstract

Auriculotemporal neuralgia is a rare facial pain disorder with no therapeutic evidence for refractory cases. We described a male patient with right auriculotemporal neuralgia, refractory to anesthetic nerve blocks and botulinum toxin type A injections, who was successfully treated with pulsed radiofrequency without adverse events. Pulsed radiofrequency may be an effective and safe treatment for refractory auriculotemporal neuralgia.

Keywords: auriculotemporal neuralgia; pain; pulsed radiofrequency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

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This research received no external funding.