Some neurosurgeons advocate for an operation sooner, with the goal of preventing further damage to the trigeminal nerve ... Stereotactic gamma knife radiosurgery is proving useful as a targeted ...

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an intensely painful condition in which the trigeminal, or fifth cranial nerve, becomes irritated. TN can be an early symptom of multiple sclerosis. People who have ...

Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan is a fellowship-trained expert in the neurosurgical treatment of pain. He is experienced with multiple techniques including stereotactic radiosurgery for treating trigeminal ...