Abstract: Objective  To investigate the efficacy of decompression of peripheral nerve for greater occipital neuralgia.  Methods  A total of 62 patients with greater occipital neuralgia were given greater occipital nerve decompression under local anesthesia, and were followed up 6-12 months later.  Results  There were 54 cases cured, 5 cases effective, 2 cases ineffective, and 1 case lost during the follow-up period.  Conclusion  The decompression of peripheral nerve is a safe and effective method for greater occipital neuralgia.

Key words: Neuralgia, Spinal nerves, Decompression, surgical

摘要： 目的探讨周围神经减压术治疗枕大神经痛的临床疗效。方法共选择临床诊断明确的枕大神经痛患者62 例，于局部麻醉下施行枕大神经减压术，术后随访6 ~ 12 个月。结果治愈54 例、有效5例、无效2例、失访1例。结论周围神经减压术是治疗枕大神经痛安全、有效的方法。

关键词: 神经痛, 脊神经, 减压术, 外科