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Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Dystonia

Date: 15-17 September 2008   Venue: Montpellier, France

CHU Gui de Chauliac

Capacity: 8 participants

Prof. Coubes

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Professor Philippe COUBES is Head of the Unit for Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and of the Unit for Pediatric...
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Course description

These 2 day tutorials offer stereotactic neurosurgeons the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the application of DBS for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia. The tutorials combine theoretical learning and hands-on experience.

THIS COURSE WAS GRANTED 12 EUROPEAN CME CREDITS (ECMEC) BY THE EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (EACCME)

Target Audience

Neurologists and Neurosurgeons dealing with Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia patients and interested in the use of DBS for the treatment of these conditions (referrers or implanters).

Topics to be covered

DAY 1
* Surgery of electrode implantation
* Control MRI 
* DBS system
* DBS patient management

DAY 2
* DBS in dystonic and dyskinetic syndromes
* Physiotherapy of movement disorders 
* Discussions (Q & A)