Abstract
Cervicogenic headache is a relatively common but unique form of headache, and in China, as well as in several other countries, both diagnosis and a clear evidence-based treatment plan remain controversial. Therefore, the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain organized a meeting of pain management experts and created an expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of cervicogenic headache in China. This article summarizes the conclusions of the consensus group regarding the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cervicogenic headache in China.
Highlights
Cervicogenic headache (CEH) is a common clinical challenge [1,2,3], controversies still exist regarding its diagnosis and treatment. erefore, the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain organized a meeting of pain management experts from China to reach consensus on issues surrounding its diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. e group comprised neurologists, orthopedists, and headache specialists. is article reflects the resulting expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of cervicogenic headache (CEH) in China
CEH is defined as any headache caused by a disorder of the cervical spine or its components, such as bone, disc, and/or soft tissue elements, usually, but not invariably, accompanied by neck pain
(4) Headache disappears after diagnostic block to the suspected cervical spine structure or its supply nerve (d) Not better accounted for by another International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)-3 diagnosis
Summary
Cervicogenic headache (CEH) is a common clinical challenge [1,2,3], controversies still exist regarding its diagnosis and treatment. erefore, the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain organized a meeting of pain management experts from China to reach consensus on issues surrounding its diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. e group comprised neurologists, orthopedists, and headache specialists. is article reflects the resulting expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of CEH in China. Cervicogenic headache (CEH) is a common clinical challenge [1,2,3], controversies still exist regarding its diagnosis and treatment. Erefore, the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain organized a meeting of pain management experts from China to reach consensus on issues surrounding its diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. E group comprised neurologists, orthopedists, and headache specialists. Is article reflects the resulting expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of CEH in China. Suggestions are proposed for consideration by headache specialists from other countries
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