Preneurosurgical Care for Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia
Melanie Alfonzo Horowitz, Yuanxuan Xia, Salodin Al-Achkar, Michael Mugerwa, Megan Parker, Saket Myneni, Michael Lim, Christopher Jackson, Judy Huang, Risheng Xu, Chetan Bettegowda
TL;DR
This study examines the care journey of patients with trigeminal neuralgia in the US before they receive neurosurgical consultation.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the symptom duration and care pathways preceding neurosurgical consultation for trigeminal neuralgia patients.
Findings
Patients typically experience symptoms for several months before seeking neurosurgical consultation.
Primary care and dental visits are common before neurology or neurosurgery referrals.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study characterizes the care pathways of US patients with trigeminal neuralgia from the onset of their pain until their first neurosurgical consultation in terms of symptom duration.
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Taxonomy
TopicsTrigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments · Migraine and Headache Studies · Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques