Radiofrequency neurotomy for the treatment of somatosensory tinnitus in a patient after spine trauma. A case report

Somatosensory tinnitus is a diagnostic challenge and difficult to treat. It is assumed that cervical somatosensory information conveyed to the cochlear nucleus can cause tinnitus. The cervical facet joints are commonly involved in neck pain. The innervation of these joints can be blocked (medial bra...

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Main Author: Stephan Klessinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Otolaryngology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548816300303