Meningitis after invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion: two case reports and a review of the literature.

Objectives: The objective of this case is to report the rare complication of a meningitis after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion.

Methods: In this case report, two cases of meningitis due to oral streptococci are reported and a review of literature is presented.

Results And Discussion: This complication should be recognized as early as possible to prevent deterioration of the situation.

[Pain treatment following knee and hip replacement surgery].

Objective: To gain insight into the outcomes of postoperative pain treatment using patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with morphine and oral analgesics after total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA).

Design: Prospective observational study.

Method: In 2006-2007, 154 THA and 110 TKA patients who underwent arthroplasty at the Medical Centre Alkmaar were included in this study.

1. Trigeminal neuralgia.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a common cause of facial pain. It has a significant impact on the quality of life and the socioeconomic functioning of the patient. The aim of this review is to provide recommendations for medical management of trigeminal neuralgia based on current evidence.