Occipital Neuralgia and Compression Fractures for the Boards

Occipital Neuralgia and Compression Fractures for the Boards

May 29, 2026 · 14 min

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Dr. David Rosenblum reviews Occipital Neuralgia and Vertebral Compression Fractures for the ABA Pain Medicine Board Examination.

PainExam Podcast Show Notes Compression Fractures, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty & Occipital Neuralgia for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards In this episode of the PainExam Podcast , Dr. David Rosenblum reviews two frequently tested topics on the ABA Pain Medicine Board Examination: Occipital Neuralgia and Vertebral Compression Fractures , including the indications, techniques, complications, and evidence surrounding vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty . Whether you are preparing for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards, ABPM, ABIPP, FIPP, or simply looking to strengthen your interventional pain knowledge, this episode covers essential board pearls, anatomy, diagnosis, imaging findings, and treatment options. Episode Highlights Occipital Neuralgia Topics discussed include: Anatomy of the greater, lesser, and third occipital nerves C2 dorsal ramus anatomy and clinical relevance Diagnostic criteria for occipital neuralgia Differentiating occipital neuralgia from: Cervicogenic headache Migraine Cluster headache Tension headache Physical examination findings Occipital nerve blocks Pulsed radiofrequency ablation Cryoneurolysis Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) Board Pearl The greater occipital nerve…

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