CT-Guided C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation for Cervicogenic Headache

J. Levi Chazen

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ABSTRACT

CT-guided injection and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the C2 dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is a safe and effective treatment for cervicogenic headache arising from C1–C2 joint arthritis. The C2 nerve root is unique in that it lacks a motor component; RFA can be performed with pain relief in exchange for occipital numbness. This video article outlines the imaging anatomy and technical considerations of this procedure.

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