Book description
Authored by world renowned experts in neurosurgery and neurology, this
book is a comprehensive reference for the entire spectrum of surgical
treatments for movement disorders, with an emphasis on the use of deep
brain stimulation. It provides essential information on the proposed
mechanism of action, electrophysiology, preoperative evaluation,
surgical techniques, postoperative care, and anticipated outcomes.
High-quality images of anatomy and electrophysiology supplement detailed
descriptions of each surgical procedure to ensure that clinicians gain a
solid understanding of each clinical problem. The text covers the newest
techniques, such as frameless functional stereotactic approaches, and
provides critical discussion of the efficacy and possible complications
of deep brain stimulation.
Features:
Complete technical details for performing movement disorder surgery
with or without microelectrode recording
Practical discussion of a simplified electrical basis for
programming deep brain stimulators
Information about new directions for deep brain stimulation as well
as alternative therapies, such as gene therapy and cellular therapy
Guidance on how to avoid and manage potential complications
Extensive coverage of anesthesia to help clinicians optimize patient
care and comfort
Recommendations for setting up a multidisciplinary practice
More than 150 high-quality illustrations demonstrating key concepts
This essential reference will aid clinicians and residents in
neurosurgery, neurology, anesthesiology, and neurophysiology in
instituting the best practices for movement disorder surgery. "A
valuable tool for any group that aims to setup a new movement disorder
surgery unit...gives the opportunity to the reader to familiarize with
more novel or controversial strategies.._x000D_ .offers a critical
analysis of the state of the art in the field and opens perspectives in
developments and alternative treatments."--ActA
Neurochirurgica_x000D_ _x000D_ "Essential...This well written and
practical book is designed to address the main questions surrounding the
surgical management of movement disorders from patient selection to
handling of complications."--Doody's A. Watson Armor III and
Sarah Armor Presidential Chair and Residency Research Director, Rush
University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
