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Auriculotemporal Nerve Injection
Indication Headache disorders and laceration repair
Syringe 5mL
Needle 27-30g


Anatomy

The auriculotemporal nerve arises as a posterior division of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve. It innervates the temples and the temporomandibular joint. The superficial branches supply the tragus and the auricle of the ear. Its proximal trunk is located superficially just anterior to the tragus.

Technique

Landmark Guided

  • Position: patient seated and physician standing beside them, or with the patient supine and their head in a neutral position.
  • Injection point is just anterior to the tragus
  • Use a 5 mL syringe with a 30-gauge needle
  • Insert the needle 1–2 mL into the subcutaneous tissue to a depth of about 4–6 mm.
  • Aspirate to exclude arterial puncture and inject

References

Literature Review