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Restorative Neurosurgery Education

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Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation (STN DBS)

This presentation is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about surgery for advanced Parkinson's disease. The presentation will focus on the procedure known as subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN DBS). If you have questions after reviewing the presentation or are considering surgical therapy, please contact CNI at 303-788-4010 or send us an email.

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Viewer discretion is advised
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The presentation you are about to see contains detailed images of a surgical procedure involving the human brain. The content may not be suitable for all audiences.

Medical Disclaimer: This presentation is part of a patient education series and is intended as a pre-surgical review for patients who are considering this procedure. It does not constitute a medical recommendation or medical opinion as to the suitability of this procedure. This can only by determined through a detailed consultation with an appropriately qualified physician.

Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Patient Education Open PDF View slides in PDF file

Click to view movieWatch six audio/video segments using RealOne Player. Total listening time approx. 1 hour

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View Patient Videos Pre- and Post-Surgery

When possible, we have created two versions of the videos for users with low-speed Internet connections (56K modem) and high-speed connections (cable, DSL). Click on either link depending on your situation.

STN DBS Patient Videos

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1 - Postoperative Condition (off meds/off stimulation)

Click to view movie Video1.rm 1.8 MB, 1:37 min/sec

2 - Preoperative Condition (on meds)

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3:05 min/sec
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3 - Postoperative Condition (off meds/ON stimulation)

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2:17 min/sec
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GPi DBS (Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia and other conditions)

1 - Generalized Dystonia - Preoperatively
Click to view movie child-pre-56
0:57 min/sec
2 - Generalized Dystonia - 3 months Post-operatively Click to view movie child-3mo-56
1:00 min/sec
3 - Bilateral GPi DBS - Stimulators Off
     Generalized and Cervical Dystonia
Click to view movie woman-pre_56
0:48 min/sec
4  - Bilateral GPi DBS - Stimulators On
     Generalized and Cervical Dystonia
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0:29 min/sec
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Learn more about treatments for dystonia at the CNI Movement Disorders Center website.

 

Read the latest issueMovement Disorders Focus of CNI REVIEW Journal

The Fall 2005 issue of CNI's medical journal, CNI REVIEW, is dedicated to discussing the issues related to movement disorders. Included in this issue of CNI REVIEW is the following article:

Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders Click to open PDF file
Steven G. Ojemann, M.D.

The surgical treatment of movement disorders has evolved considerably over the last decade in terms of the scope of the indications for surgery, and in terms of technique. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has an established role in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. As a surgical procedure, it offers inherent advantages over ablative therapies, as the therapeutic and side effects of stimulation can be modulated by adjustment of multiple stimulation parameters. DBS is finding increasing application for the treatment of dystonias, and for tremor disorders other than essential tremor. These conditions, many of which are notoriously difficult to treat medically, are reviewed in this article. The objective is to focus on the conditions for which surgical treatments may be beneficial, the indications and contraindications to these procedures, and on the surgical techniques and outcomes.

Read entire issue online now.

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