What question did this study set out to answer?

To compare the effectiveness of radiofrequency and percutaneous balloon compression in treating trigeminal neuralgia.

February 11, 2026Open Access

Radiofrequency Versus Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

To compare the effectiveness of radiofrequency and percutaneous balloon compression in treating trigeminal neuralgia.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
Pooled superiority analyses were performed for various endpoints
Focused on outcomes related to trigeminal neuralgia treatment effectiveness
RF and PBC demonstrated broadly comparable outcomes for several treatment endpoints
Results should not imply formal equivalence or non-inferiority between the two methods

Abstract

Based on pooled superiority analyses, RF and PBC showed broadly comparable outcomes for several endpoints; however, these findings should not be interpreted as formal equivalence or non-inferiority.

Perguntar à IA

Bookmark

View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Hajikarimloo et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1bb8267fb587c655d8d1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124846

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

Perguntar à IA

Bookmark

View Full Paper