Trigeminal Neuralgia: Current Diagnosis and Treatment Options How to assess this debilitating chronic condition, which often mimics other disorders.
By Admin | June 28, 2019
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an extremely painful yet rare orofacial pain condition, and clear understanding of its mechanism and management remains an enigma.1 Originally known as tic douloureux due to its characteristic facial tics, this disorder may be described as a paroxysmal unilateral facial pain along the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. The maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve are most commonly affected, followed by the ophthalmic branch.2 The incidence of TN is 4 per 100,000 individuals, but increases to 20 per 100,000 in those over age 60. It is more common in females, with a 3:2 female:male ratio, and typically presents in individuals aged 50 or older.1
For more information please read, Trigeminal Neuralgia: Current Diagnosis and Treatment Options How to assess this debilitating chronic condition, which often mimics other disorders., by Practical Pain Management.
