Abstract
Neurostimulation for primary headaches is being increasingly utilized as a treatment modality. Use of neuromoduation has generated multiple case reports as well as some controlled studies. This article is the first of 2 systematic reviews of available data regarding neurostimulation for primary headache conditions. The pathophysiology, relative anatomy, theoretical mechanisms, and history of neurostimulation for primary headache are covered in this section, Part 1 of 2. The literature regarding peripheral neurostimulatory targets is also reviewed in Part 1. These peripheral targets include: percutaneous nerves, transcranial holocephalic, occipital nerves, auriculotemporal nerves, supraorbital nerves, cervical epidural, and sphenopalatine ganglia. Part 2 will focus on central stimulation, covering vagus nerve, and deep brain stimulation. Part 2 also contains an overall analysis of efficacy, safety, cost, patient selection, and suggestions for further study based on available evidence.
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