Professional
Technical
IVT
Occipital Nerve Stimulation
Also written as: ONS — Occipital Nerve Stimulation
A neuromodulation technique targeting the greater occipital nerve to treat chronic headache disorders.
Full Definition
Occipital Nerve Stimulation (ONS) involves the surgical implantation of electrodes near the greater occipital nerve at the suboccipital region to treat refractory chronic headache disorders. This minimally invasive procedure is primarily used for patients with chronic migraine, cluster headaches, and occipital neuralgia who have not responded to conventional medical management. The stimulation is believed to modulate pain processing pathways and reduce headache frequency and intensity.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as ONS in headache medicine literature.
In Context
- "Occipital nerve stimulation reduced the patient's migraine frequency by 75% during the trial period." — Neurology follow-up note
- "The headache specialist recommended occipital nerve stimulation after medication overuse headache resolution." — Treatment recommendation
Also known as
ONS
Greater Occipital Nerve Stimulation
Don't confuse with
Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation
Cervical Nerve Stimulation