title: The use of cervical epidural nerve blocks in the management of chronic head and neck pain.
abstract: Cervical epidural blocks were used as part of a comprehensive multimodal treatment programme for patients with chronic benign pain in the head and neck. Forty-five patients had 141 blocks without major complications. The indications and role of blocks in pain management are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects; D059408:Pain Management; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies