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Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves
Published on: September 13, 2024
Abstract:
Cervicogenic headache has historically been misdiagnosed, ultimately leading to misguided therapies. Even with the growing body of literature in the field of headache, this particular entity is still vastly understudied. Efforts should be made to encourage appropriate clinical studies in order to provide evidence based therapeutic modalities for this patient population. The dental professional is provided with the unique opportunity to see these patients on a regular basis without the time constraints now shouldered by our physician colleagues. The goal of any health care provider should be to provide the most comprehensive, multi-modal and/or multidisciplinary care possible in our field of expertise. Expanding our practice model to include a more comprehensive approach to patient care has the potential to not only help an underserved population of pain patients but also provide the practitioner with the reward of heartfelt gratitude when pain relief is provided.
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