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2020 Feb 26


J Neuroophthalmol

Trochleaectomy: An Effective Treatment of Trochlear Pain in Monocular Patients.

Authors

Mettu P, Mancini R, Friedman DI, Garrity JA
J Neuroophthalmol. 2020 Feb 26.
PMID: 32108117.

Abstract

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.