

Journal of Pain Research, Volume 12, 2547–2553. High cervical spinal cord stimulation for occipital neuralgia: a case series and literature review. Treatments such as C2 neurectomy and/or ganglionectomy offer the most pain relief for patients. The paper found that the C2 nerve is the most common site for compression causing the pain. The paper also provides case examples for each cause and corresponding treatment.

doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.08.102 This paper investigates the different causes of occipital neuralgia and surgical interventions that have aided in relieving pain. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 71, 263–270. Occipital neuralgia: A neurosurgical perspective. The review found various articles supporting these recommendaitons. doi: 10.1227/neu.0000000000000872J This systematic review compiles treatment recommendations for the use of occipital nerve stimulation to treat occipital neuralgia. Occipital Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Patients With Medically Refractory Occipital Neuralgia. A Prospective Controlled Treatment Trial for Post-Traumatic Headaches.A Comparison of Dexamethasone and Triamcinolone for Ultrasound-guided Occipital C2 Nerve Blocks.Ultrasound Guided Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Post Traumatic Greater Occipital Neuraliga.Evaluation of Occipital Nerve Stimulation in Intractable Occipital Neuralgias.
