Summary
This Lancet Neurology review synthesises current understanding of trigeminal neuralgia, encompassing diagnostic techniques, aetiological classification, underlying pathophysiology, and contemporary management approaches. The authors, a multinational panel of neurology specialists, present advances in both pharmacological and interventional therapies as they were understood in 2020. The paper appears intended as a clinical reference for diagnosis and evidence-based treatment selection in primary and specialist care.
UK applicability
As a clinical review of trigeminal neuralgia management, findings are applicable to UK neurology and general practice, where diagnostic and treatment protocols align with international standards. However, this paper falls outside Vitagri's core remit of farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, and food system contributions to human health.
Key measures
Clinical diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging findings, pain severity and classification, treatment efficacy and safety outcomes
Outcomes reported
The study reviewed advances in diagnostic approaches, classification systems, pathophysiological mechanisms, and therapeutic management strategies for trigeminal neuralgia. It synthesised current evidence on pharmacological, surgical, and interventional treatments for this chronic pain condition.
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