Study summary
About half stayed pain-free 3 years after a repeat procedure
49.6%pain-free about 3 years after a repeat procedure
What was tested
A pooled look at repeat procedures (decompression, rhizotomy or radiosurgery) when trigeminal neuralgia comes back.
What they found
- 68.8% were pain-free right after the repeat procedure.
- 49.6% remained pain-free at an average of 2.99 years.
What it means
Repeat treatment helps many people, but relief fades for some.
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