Treatment Guidelines Allow Radio-Frequency Ablation of Occipital Nerve Injuries

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to authorization for a radio-frequency ablation procedure to treat an occipital nerve injury. Case: Harper v. Boise Paper Holdings, No. WCA 17-602, 12/06/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Lonnie Harper suffered injuries in the course of his employment with Boise Paper Holdings when he was struck in the face with a large pry bar. He was knocked unconscious and flown to Lake Charles for medical treatment. Harper began having severe headaches. After doctors diagnosed him with occipital neuralgia, Harper beg...