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Semin Neurol 2003; 23(1): 059-062
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-40752
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Greater Occipital Nerve Block

John B. Ward
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director, Indiana University Chronic Pain Clinic, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Publication Date:
21 July 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The occipital nerve block is used to diagnose and treat occipital neuralgia. The clinical presentation of occipital neuralgia, the anatomy of the greater occipital nerve, and the technique of the occipital nerve block is described.

KEYWORDS

Occipital neuralgia - occipital nerve block

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