Typically takes one month to achieve the maximal level of pain relief.

Complete relief three months: 75%

Complete relief three years: of those who initially responded, 50% remained pain free

Sensory disturbance is dose related and is 13% or less

Most effective in those with typical rather than atypical TN who had no prior ablative procedures.

Stereotactic radiosurgery is the least invasive surgical treatment for TN.

Reviewed by Wm. Pat Marshall, M.D.

TN Patient and TNA Board of Directors