Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) is shown to be effective in treating various forms of headache. Most studies describe the treatment of occipital neuralgia (ON), but in many patients, the clinical description could also correspond to cervicogenic headache (CGH) or occipital migraine (OM). These different entities (ON, CGH, and OM) may be grouped together under the term occipital headaches. ⋯ The results of this large series confirm that ONS is an effective treatment option for patients with intractable occipital headaches, but the frequency of complications remains quite high and must be taken into account in the surgical decision.
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To determine the relationship between various parameters of high-frequency biphasic stimulation (HFBS) and the recovery period of post-HFBS block of the pudendal nerve in cats. ⋯ HFBS of longer duration, higher intensity, and lower frequency can produce longer-lasting reversible post-HFBS block. This study is important for developing new methods to block nerve conduction by HFBS.