Greater occipital nerve injection (Arnold)
Anesthetic and corticosteroid injection around the greater occipital nerve for Arnold neuralgia and certain headaches.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Arnold neuralgia, cervicogenic headaches.
Procedure
US-guided injection at nerve location at skull base. Duration: 5-10 minutes.
Risks
Injection site pain, hematoma, transient local alopecia.
Recovery
Immediate to a few days effect.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry