title: Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Third Occipital Nerve.
abstract: A C2-3 zygapophygeal joint is a major source of cervicogenic headache. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy is preformed widely for zygapophygeal joint pain. Conventional RF denervation technique is generally performed under fluoroscopic control. Recently, ultrasound-guided radiofrequency on zygapophygeal joint has emerged as an alternative method. We report our experiences of two successful ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequencies on 39-year-old and 42-year-old males, who complained occipital headache and posterior neck pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Eung Don
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Young Hoon
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Chong Min
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Jung Ah
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Kwak
authors.forename: Dong Eon
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Moon
keywords: pulsed radiofrequency; third occipital nerve; ultrasound