Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2014, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 35-40.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2014.01.009

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Research advances in radiofrequency treatment for cervicogenic headache

Li Yan, Ni Jiaxiang   

  1. Department of Pain management, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
  • Received:2013-12-20 Online:2014-02-21 Published:2014-02-21

Abstract:

With the development of society and medicine, the pain attracts more and more attention of people, the methods for the treatment of pain are constantly emerging, and radiofrequency treatment technology has been widely used in the treatment of headache. Since 1983, Sjaastad firstly put forward the concept of "Cervicogenic Headache", it has drawn wide attention of both domestic and foreign scholars increasingly. The main clinical treatment included oral NSAIDs, massage, nerve block, and minimally invasive interventional treatment, especially radiofrequency treatment. This paper reviews recent literature at home and abroad about the radiofrequency treatment for cervicogenic headache, and summarizes the principle of the radiofrequency treatment, clinical application and existing problems.

Key words: radio frequency, cervicogenic headache, treatment, research advance

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