Abstract
Current management of painful trigeminal neuropathies relies on pharmacological (topical and systemic), surgical, and complementary modalities. There is, however, a lack of quality research relating to the effectiveness of these modalities. In this review we analyze the available data that relates to the therapy of trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, and posttraumatic neuropathies and provide clinical guidelines. The review focuses on medical management, as well as surgical and other interventions for painful neuropathies.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anesthetics / therapeutic use
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Complementary Therapies
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Facial Nerve Diseases / physiopathology
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Facial Nerve Diseases / prevention & control
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Facial Nerve Diseases / therapy*
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Humans
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / prevention & control
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / therapy*
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Trigeminal Nerve Injuries*
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / physiopathology
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / prevention & control
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / therapy*
Substances
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Anesthetics
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
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Anticonvulsants
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Antidepressive Agents
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Antiviral Agents