The Influence of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Adjunct Acupuncture on LongTerm Pain Improvement for Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Abstract:Trigeminal neuralgia is a debilitating disease characterized by neuropathic facial pain which significantly impact on the
patient’s quality of life and socioeconomic function. For patients with trigeminal neuralgia, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) is a routine investigation recommended in recent clinical guidelines but it remains unclear whether its use has any
impact on patient-reported clinical outcomes. Acupuncture as an adjunct therapy has been shown to provide short term
pain relief but its longer-term b… Show more
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