Date: 29 Jan 2026
Clinical Advances in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Event Notes:
Overview
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent, severe facial pain that significantly impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. This CME activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, surgical interventions, and management strategies for trigeminal neuralgia and related facial pain syndromes.
Registration
Registration for all practitioners – free.
Target Audience
Specialties – Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Primary Care & Population Health
Professions – Non-Physician, Physician
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Distinguish trigeminal neuralgia from other facial pain syndromes using clinical and imaging features
- Compare surgical and non-surgical treatment options based on patient characteristics and long-term outcomes
- Apply procedural strategies for MVD, rhizotomy, and radiosurgery with attention to recurrence and complications.
- Review emerging translational approaches to TN, including NRF2 modulation and oxidative stress pathways
