Movement Disorder Surgery: The Essentials (Original PDF from Publisher)

A Comprehensive Guide to Surgical Treatments for Movement Disorders

Authored by renowned experts in neurosurgery and neurology, this comprehensive reference provides an authoritative overview of the latest surgical interventions for movement disorders, with a specific focus on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

Essential Information for Successful Outcomes

This guide offers in-depth coverage of:

• Preoperative evaluation and surgical techniques
• Postoperative care and anticipated outcomes
• Anesthesia protocols for optimizing patient comfort and outcomes

Detailed Surgical Procedures with Visual Aids

Exceptional anatomical and electrophysiological images complement detailed descriptions of each surgical procedure, ensuring a thorough understanding of clinical problems.

Cutting-Edge Techniques and Critical Discussion

The text explores recent advancements, such as frameless functional stereotactic approaches, and critically examines the efficacy and potential complications of DBS.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive technical details for movement disorder surgery
• Simplified electrical principles for programming deep brain stimulators
• Innovative therapies (gene therapy, cellular therapy)
• Strategies for avoiding and managing complications
• Multidisciplinary practice setup guidance
• Over 150 high-quality illustrations

Impact on Clinical Practice

This essential resource assists clinicians and residents in neurosurgery, neurology, anesthesiology, and neurophysiology in implementing best practices for movement disorder surgery. It promotes collaboration, patient optimization, and successful outcomes through:

• Enhanced understanding of surgical interventions
• Evidence-based decision-making
• Improved patient care and comfort
• Establishment of multidisciplinary teams
• Cutting-edge techniques for improved surgical outcomes

This comprehensive reference is an indispensable tool for clinicians seeking to stay abreast of the latest surgical advancements and optimize patient outcomes in movement disorder care.