Functional Neurosurgery
Surgical treatments for Parkinson's, epilepsy, tremor
Overview
Functional neurosurgery deals with movement disorders and epilepsy.
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disease that occurs with the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. It affects movement, balance, and coordination.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in brain cells.
Tremor
Tremor is an involuntary rhythmic muscle movement causing shaking. Essential tremor is the most common type.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by sustained or repetitive muscle contractions causing twisting movements or abnormal postures.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing intense, shock-like facial pain.
Anatomy
Basal ganglia and thalamus play critical roles in movement control.