Abstract
Occipital neuralgia is a condition that is caused by irritation or pressure on the occipital nerves. The pain can be sharp, jabbing, or shock like and is felt in the back of the head and neck. There are various treatments including occipital nerve blocks. This chapter will provide a brief overview of the condition, treatment options, as well as a description of the occipital nerve block technique.
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Habibi, B.A., Kim, C. (2022). Craniofacial Pain: Occipital Neuralgia and Nerve Block. In: Banik, R.K. (eds) Anesthesiology In-Training Exam Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87266-3_50
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