A study to assess the effects of greater occipital nerve block in the management of cervicogenic headache

R G Kar Medical College Hospital0 个研究点目标入组 62 人开始时间: 待定最近更新: 2021年11月24日

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•Unilateral or side-dominant headache without side shift or unilateral both side.
•Pain localized to the neck and occipital region and/or projected to forehead, orbital region, temples, vertex or ears.
•Restriction of the range of motion (ROM) in the neck.
•Ipsilateral neck, shoulder, or arm pain of non-radicular or radicular nature.
•Precipitation of headache by neck movement and/or sustained awkward head positioning .
•Precipitation of headache by external pressure over the upper cervical or occipital region on the symptomatic side.
•Radiological examination reveals Movement abnormalities in flexion/extension or Abnormal posture
•Headache for the past 3 months at least once per week .
•No improvement of headache with conservative managements.
•Improvement of pain within 30 minutes of diagnostic greater occipital nerve block.

•Congenital abnormalities of the cervical spine .
•Radiological evidence of cervical spondylosis or osteochondrosis .
•Myofascial trigger points are the cause .
•Contraindication or History of adverse reaction to anesthetic agents or corticosteroids .
•Prior intervention or surgery for treatment of headache .
•Evidence of impaired sensation in the Greater occipital nerve dermatome region .
•Evidence of cranial defect/abnormality near target injection site .
•Untreated cutaneous infection, systemic illness, or immunocompromised state
•History of bleeding tendency or use of anticoagulants .
•Patientâ??s refusal.

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R G Kar Medical College Hospital