What to expect after microvascular decompression?

Many patients can return to work within two weeks (longer if they have physically demanding jobs) and most say they are completely recovered in about two months. For some people, it takes longer – many people report feeling fatigued for longer than they expected.

How risky is MVD surgery?

MVD is a safe operation, and life-threatening complications accompanying MVD are rare, but require attention.

Is MVD surgery permanent?

Microvascular decompression tends to provide fairly long-lasting, but not permanent, pain relief.

How do you sleep after MVD surgery?

Sleep with your head elevated and apply ice 3-4 times per day for 15-20 minutes to help reduce pain and swelling.

What is the recovery time for MVD?

The recovery time for microvascular decompression surgery takes between two to four weeks.

How long does microvascular decompression last?

The pain relief lasts an average of 10 to 15 years.

Can Trigeminal Neuralgia occur after MVD?

Recurrence may occur in 18–30% of patients, mainly within 2 years of surgery and thereafter at a rate of 2–5% per year.

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Microvascular Decompression (MVD)

Q: How successful is microvascular decompression surgery?

MVD has a long-term success rate of approximately 80% as a stand-alone treatment.

Microvascular decompression is a surgical procedure for treating intensely painful or spasming facial nerves when medications haven't brought relief. It is a procedure to relieve the symptoms (pain, muscle twitching) caused by compression of a nerve by an artery or vein. It provides the longest duration of relief from trigeminal neuralgia pain and the lowest rate of permanent numbness of the face after surgery.

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Microvascular decompression is a surgical procedure for treating intensely painful or spasming facial nerves when medications haven't brought relief. It is a procedure to relieve the symptoms (pain, muscle twitching) caused by compression of a nerve by an artery or vein. It provides the longest duration of relief from trigeminal neuralgia pain and the lowest rate of permanent numbness of the face after surgery.

Symptoms Of Microvascular Decompression (MVD)

Symptoms

Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on cranial nerves, typically the trigeminal or facial nerves, that are compressed by blood vessels.

Severe Facial Pain

Facial Twitching or Spasms

Sensitivity to Touch

Episodes of Pain

Types of conditions

There are two main types of Microvascular Decompression (MVD)

Conventional treatment

Interventional treatment

Conventional treatment

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