Brain Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery, also known as gamma knife, is another surgical procedure for trigeminal neuralgia. It directs focused radiation to the root of the trigeminal nerve to damage affected parts and reduce pain. Relief happens over time and might sometime take up to 4 weeks. For most people, this is an effective option to alleviate pain and discomfort. When pain recurs, another episode could be repeated. A possible side effect is a facial numbness. [10]
