# Pulsed Radiofrequency for Auriculotemporal Neuralgia: A Case Report

## TL;DR

Pulsed radiofrequency successfully treated a rare facial pain condition that did not respond to other therapies.

## Contribution

This case report introduces pulsed radiofrequency as a novel treatment for refractory auriculotemporal neuralgia.

## Key findings

- Pulsed radiofrequency provided effective pain relief for a patient unresponsive to anesthetic blocks and botulinum toxin.
- The treatment was administered without any adverse events.
- This suggests pulsed radiofrequency could be a safe and effective alternative for refractory cases.

## Abstract

Auriculotemporal neuralgia is a rare facial pain disorder with no therapeutic evidence for refractory cases. We described a male patient with right auriculotemporal neuralgia, refractory to anesthetic nerve blocks and botulinum toxin type A injections, who was successfully treated with pulsed radiofrequency without adverse events. Pulsed radiofrequency may be an effective and safe treatment for refractory auriculotemporal neuralgia.