Whether you or a loved one is living with trigeminal neuralgia, our experienced neurology and neurosurgery teams provide advanced, compassionate care to relieve facial pain and restore quality of life.
Tulane offers the full spectrum of treatments for trigeminal neuralgia, from specialized medications and percutaneous nerve ablations to minimally invasive procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery, and advanced surgical options like microvascular decompression. This includes a minimally invasive version of the microvascular decompression. Our neurosurgeons are among the few in the Gulf South who treat high volumes of patients with facial pain disorders, giving you access to expert care close to home.
We also participate in clinical research and collaborate with national partners to bring promising therapies to patients sooner.
Top Conditions We Treat
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
- Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Facial Pain Syndromes related to Multiple Sclerosis
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