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.