Caudal compression of the infraorbital nerve: a novel surgical technique for treatment of idiopathic headshaking and assessment of its efficacy in 24 horses.

Roberts, VL, McKane, SA, Williams, A and Knottenbelt, DC (2009) Caudal compression of the infraorbital nerve: a novel surgical technique for treatment of idiopathic headshaking and assessment of its efficacy in 24 horses. Equine Vet J, 41 (2). pp. 165-170.

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Abstract

REASONS FOR DESIGNING AND REPORTING TECHNIQUE: Idiopathic headshaking has remarkable similarities to human neuropathic facial pain syndromes associated with post herpetic and trigeminal neuralgia. These derive from abnormal sensory function within the peripheral or central pathways of the trigeminal nerve (TgN). Limiting input from the TgN can be helpful in controlling the perception of pain. Rhizotomy of the infraorbital branch of the TgN as it emerges from the infraorbital canal has been reported but has a poor efficacy. A novel technique involves compression of the nerve at a more caudal location within the infraorbital canal and the technique requires validation.

Item Type:	Article
Authors :	Name Email ORCID Roberts, VL McKane, SA Williams, A adele.williams@surrey.ac.uk Knottenbelt, DC
Date :	February 2009
Identification Number :	10.2746/042516408X342966
Uncontrolled Keywords :	Animals, Behavior, Animal, Decompression, Surgical, Female, Head, Head Movements, Horse Diseases, Horses, Male, Nerve Compression Syndromes, Reoperation, Treatment Outcome, Trigeminal Nerve
Related URLs :	Author
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	17 May 2017 10:09
Last Modified :	17 May 2017 14:47
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/826597

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