Open AccessPersistent idiopathic facial pain treated with botulinum toxin and pulsed radiofrequency of infraorbital nerve: a case report
Author(s) -
Prasanna Vadhanan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2383-9309
DOI - 10.17245/jdapm.2022.22.1.67
Subject(s) - medicine , botulinum toxin , infraorbital nerve , pulsed radiofrequency , facial nerve , facial pain , surgery , anesthesia , dermatology , pain relief
Persistent idiopathic facial pain is a rare and difficult condition to treat. Several pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and invasive treatment options have been used, with varying results. We report the case of a patient with intractable persistent idiopathic facial pain who responded favorably to a combination of botulinum toxin injections and pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the infraorbital nerve.