The Role of Neurosurgery Within the Clinical Spectrum of Headache Disorders: A Narrative Review

Headache disorders are common worldwide and associated with frequent emergency department visits, prolonged hospital admissions, and patient disability. Careful attention should be made in diagnosing a headache disorder accurately, as this has important implications for management. While a vast array of pharmacologic and noninvasive treatment options are available, surgical intervention can be considered in refractory cases of headache, depending on the underlying disorder. The purpose of this narrative review is to summarize the current evidence for surgical management of common primary and secondary headache disorders.