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 ...

Percutaneous Rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure where part of the trigeminal nerve is intentionally damaged to block ...

Some neurosurgeons advocate for an operation sooner, with the goal of preventing further damage to the trigeminal ... nerve injury. Partial or permanent facial numbness can result. Of them, the ...