Case report reveals successful cervical sympathetic blocks in alleviating post-TBI symptoms, indicating potential benefits for those without PTSD.
This study reports the clinical response and potential mechanisms of bilateral dual cervical sympathetic blocks, commonly referred to as stellate ganglion blocks (SGBs), in treating long‐term symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). While previous research has shown that SGB can alleviate symptoms in patients with both TBI and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its utility for isolated post‐TBI symptoms without concurrent PTSD remains unclear. In this case, a patient suffering from persistent symptoms for over a year following a mild TBI was successfully treated, suggesting that SGB may offer a viable and minimally invasive treatment option for individuals experiencing chronic post‐TBI symptoms, even in the absence of PTSD.
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Michael J. Louwers (2025) studied this question.
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