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What kind of disease comprise the largest volume in surgery for movement disorders?
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Parkinson's disease
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What are the objectives of surgery in treating movement disorders?
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Symptomatic relief (not a cure), usually with medication
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Please give 3 commonly used surgery in treating Parkinson's disease.
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1. Lesioning
2. Deep brain stimulation 3. Cell therapy/transplant (under investigational) |
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Indication for surgery in Parkinson's disease.
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1. correct diagnosis
2. L-dopa responsive 3. cooperate during MRI and awake during surgery |
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In the surgery for Parkinson's disease, list the target sites with the most effectively treated symptoms.
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1. Ventral intermediate nucleus - Tremor
2. Globus pallidus -Dyskinesia 3. Subthalamic nucleus - Rigidity |
