The role of electromyographic blink reflex in the evaluation of headache incidence.
THE ROLE OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC BLINK REFLEX IN THE EVALUATION OF HEADACHE INCIDENCE.
Acta Clin Croat. 2017 03;56(1):44-7
Authors: Cesarik M, Zavoreo I, Zadro-Matovina L, Madžar T, Kes VB
Abstract
Migraine and tension type headache are the most common disabling primary
headache disorders. Epidemiological studies have documented their high prevalence and high socioeconomic
and personal impacts. According to recent data, migraine ranks as the third most prevalent
disorder and seventh-highest specific cause of disability worldwide. Tension-type headache has lifetime
prevalence in the general population ranging between 30% and 78% in different studies. According
to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition, there also are many other
headaches but their incidence in general population is lower than the previously mentioned headaches.
Trigeminal nerve and upper cervical segments (C1-C3) are included in pain control of the head region
and often evaluated in headache studies in order to improve differential diagnosis and headache treatment.
In our study, we evaluated the potential role of electromyographic (EMG) blink reflex in establishing
diagnosis of headache and evaluation of trigeminal nerve dysfunction as the possible underlying
pathomorphological headache mechanism. Our study included 60 patients with different types of
primary headaches and 30 control subjects. Statistical analysis was performed by use of χ2...
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