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)