Living with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) or facial pain can be challenging. This website was created to provide trusted information, guidance, and support to help you better understand your condition, explore treatment and surgical options, and know what to expect along the way.
Our educational resources have been developed and reviewed by our clinicians and surgeons to ensure the information is accurate, reliable, and centered on your needs as a patient.
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Trigeminal (trai jeh mee nal) Neuralgia (new ral gee a) also known as TN is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve located on either side of the head and face, it is responsible for sentation in the face, as well as muscles that help with chewing. Explore the materials to learn more!
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Microvascular decompression (MVD) is one of the procedure options to relieve trigeminal neuralgia caused by the abnormal compression of the trigeminal nerve by the blood vessels. Medications often provide initial relief, but when drugs become ineffective or cause side effects, MVD is an option. Explore the materials to learn more!
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A Percutaneous Rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain conditions. During a rhizotomy, a small needle is inserted through the cheek and guided to the trigeminal nerve. Heat is then applied to a small part of the trigeminal nerve to reduce or block the pain signals being sent to the brain. Explore the materials to learn more!
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery isaA non-invasive procedure using beams directed close to root the trigeminal nerve. If the patient is on blood thinners, they can continue to take them throughout this procedure. Explore the materials to learn more!
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure where electrodes are placed under the skin along the areas of facial pain. The electrode will stimulate the areas of pain at regular frequencies to block pain signals. Explore the materials to learn more!
⚠️ Crisis support
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