Pulsed radiofrequency of the second cervical ganglion (C2) for the treatment of cervicogenic headache

J Headache Pain. 2011 Oct;12(5):569-71. doi: 10.1007/s10194-011-0351-3. Epub 2011 May 25.

Abstract

In this case series report, two patients with cervicogenic headache were selected. After initial positive response to the greater occipital nerve block, pulse radiofrequency (PRF) was performed on the position of the second cervical ganglion (C2). Two patients reported 100% pain relief lasting for 6 months. The lateral puncture is safer and more comfortable than the posterior site. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of PRF to treat cervicogenic headache originating from the C2 nerve. However, we need to further evaluate the results using more samples.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Post-Traumatic Headache / therapy*
  • Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome