Study Overview
This study compared the effectiveness of two treatments for chronic migraines: greater occipital nerve (GON) block and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) therapy.
Key Details
- Participants: 70 patients with chronic migraines were included.
- Methods: Patients were divided into two groups: one received GON blocks and the other received PRF therapy.
- Assessment: Pain relief and disability were measured before treatment and at 1 month and 6 months after treatment.
Results
- Both treatments significantly reduced pain scores after 1 and 6 months (p < 0.001).
- The PRF group had lower pain scores than the GON block group at 6 months (p = 0.009).
- Disability scores also improved significantly in both groups (p < 0.001).
- The PRF group showed greater improvement in disability scores at 6 months compared to 1 month (p < 0.001).
- PRF therapy was more effective than GON blocks in reducing disability at 6 months (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
Both GON block and PRF are safe and effective for treating chronic migraines, but PRF offers longer-lasting benefits.
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