Trochleaectomy: An Effective Treatment of Trochlear Pain in Monocular Patients. Issue 2 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mettu, Pradeep; Mancini, Ronald; Friedman, Deborah I.; Garrity, James A.
• Other Names: Fraser Clare section editor.; Mollan Susan section editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neuro-ophthalmology. Volume 41:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Neuroophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000000916
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-8022

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Conventional treatment options for trochlear pain arising from trochleitis or primary trochlear headache include oral anti-inflammatory medications and/or local injection of corticosteroids and local anesthetic. Trochleaectomy is an additional option to consider for monocular patients with intractable trochlear pain. Methods: We report 3 patients undergoing trochleaectomy for refractory trochlear pain syndromes. Results: Trochleaectomy resulted in resolution of their periocular discomfort. Conclusions: Trochleaectomy is an effective procedure to treat trochlear pain syndrome in functionally monocular patients.