Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery in India

Trigeminal neuralgia surgery and specialised treatment in India

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Specialised Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery in India

Trigeminal neuralgia surgery and specialised treatment in India

Advanced Neurosurgery

Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery in India

Specialised surgical care for trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that can cause sudden, severe facial pain. Treatment is tailored to the underlying cause, severity of symptoms, previous treatment, and overall health of each patient.

Accurate Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery

Trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed primarily through the patient's symptoms and neurological examination. Brain MRI may be recommended to look for blood vessel contact with the trigeminal nerve and to exclude other causes of facial pain.

Individualised Treatment

Treatment depends on the severity and pattern of facial pain, response to medication, and the underlying cause. Options may include medication, nerve procedures, radiosurgery, or surgery such as microvascular decompression in appropriately selected patients.

Precision Neurosurgery

When surgery is appropriate, careful microsurgical planning is important because the trigeminal nerve lies close to important blood vessels and other neurological structures. The surgical approach is selected according to the patient's individual anatomy and clinical findings.

Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia typically causes episodes of severe facial pain that may feel like an electric shock, stabbing sensation, or sudden shooting pain. Attacks can occur spontaneously or may be triggered by everyday activities.

  • • Sudden or recurring episodes of intense facial pain
  • • Pain affecting one side of the face
  • • Pain triggered by touching the face or brushing teeth
  • • Pain triggered by chewing, speaking, or swallowing
  • • Recurrent attacks separated by periods of little or no pain

When Is Surgery Considered?

Many patients with trigeminal neuralgia initially receive medical treatment. A neurosurgical evaluation may be appropriate when pain remains difficult to control, medications cause significant side effects, or investigations suggest a condition that may benefit from a procedural or surgical approach.

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Persistent or recurrent facial pain despite appropriate medical treatment.

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Medication side effects that significantly affect daily activities or quality of life.

3

Imaging or clinical findings suggesting a potentially treatable cause.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment Options

There is no single treatment that is appropriate for every patient. Management is based on the type and severity of pain, previous treatment, imaging findings, general health, and patient preferences.

Medication

Medicines are commonly used as the initial treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.

Microvascular Decompression

A microsurgical procedure that may be considered when vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve is identified.

Nerve Procedures

Selected patients may be considered for procedures designed to reduce abnormal pain signalling from the trigeminal nerve.

Radiosurgery

Focused radiation may be an option for selected patients after specialist assessment and discussion of potential benefits and risks.

Specialist Neurosurgical Care

Trigeminal Neuralgia Care in India

Dr. Atmaranjan Dash provides specialised neurosurgical evaluation and treatment for patients with trigeminal neuralgia and other neurological conditions. Each patient is assessed individually to determine the most appropriate treatment based on symptoms, imaging findings, previous treatment, and overall health.

Treatments & Services

Cutting-Edge Neurosurgical Interventions and Comprehensive Spine Care

Expert care for complex neurological and spinal disorders with modern techniques.

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Brain Tumor Surgery in India

Advanced resection with neuromonitoring, awake craniotomy, and neuro-navigation.

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MISS techniques for disc herniation and stenosis with faster recovery and less pain.

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic Spine Surgery in India

Ultra-precise decompression through small incisions and day-care procedures.

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Stroke Management

Stroke Management in India

Acute ischemic stroke intervention, mechanical thrombectomy, and rehabilitation.

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Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery

Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery in India

24/7 emergency response for head injury, spinal fracture, and intracranial hemorrhage.

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Spine Fixation & Decompression

Spine Fixation & Decompression in India

Instrumented fusion, laminectomy, and spinal stabilization for trauma or degeneration.

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Chronic Back Pain Treatment in India

Multimodal care including nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and surgical solutions.

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Peripheral Nerve Surgery in India

Nerve decompression, nerve repair, brachial plexus injuries, and carpal tunnel release.

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