TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia / tic douloureux) is a disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve that causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed - lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw.  Many have described this order the most intense pain known to the medical field.  Symptoms usually start when a person is 50 years of age or older, but Trigeminal Neuralgia has been seen in infants as well.  The International Gamma Knife Clinics  can treat Trigeminal Neuralgia with the Gamma Knife with amazing results. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a knifeless, painless procedure that treats Trigeminal Neuralgia.  Gamma Knife Radiosurgery may help you avoid the side effects and long-term dependence of medication, which may require increasingly higher doses, often to toxic levels.

Since anesthesia is not required and there's usually no hospital stay, you may return to your favorite activities the  following day.  According to The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Gamma Knife has an 85% success rate in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia.  It helps relieve the pain as well as traditional surgery while being considerably safer.