Papers of the Week

Ear pain is mediated by cranial nerves V, IX, and X, as well as branches of C2 and C3, including the occipital nerve. Occipital neuralgia may play a role in the development or worsening of tinnitus and otalgia. The authors reviewed and report 33 cases of ultrasound-guided occipital nerve blocks in patients with tinnitus and otalgia, with postprocedure follow-up intervals of up to 2 years. We found that greater occipital nerve blocks may be a valuable treatment method for these patients.