《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2005, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (07): 587-587.

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Effect of neurotropin on essential trigeminal neuralgia in aged patients

ZHANG Jing   

  1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hospital of HuBei General Armed Police Corps, Wuhan 430061, HuBei, China
  • Received:2005-04-07 Published:2005-07-25 Online:2005-07-25

Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect and safety of neurotropin on essential trigeminal neuralgia in aged patients.MethodsThe numeric rating scales (NRS) of the aged patients was used to evaluate before and after treatment.ResultsThe score of NRS decreased significantly after neuiotropin injection.ConclusionNeurotropin injection may be an effective and safe treatment on essential trigeminal neuralgia.

Key words: essential trigeminal neuralgia, elderly, neurotropin