Part 2 - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Cervical Dystonia

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Cervical Dystonia (continued) Erwin B. Montgomery Jr. MD Medical Director, Greenville Neuromodulation Center The Greenville Neuromodulation Scholar in Neuroscience and Philosophy, Thiel College, Greenville PA © 2014 Greenville Neuromodulation Cen

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Part 2 of Dr. Erwin B. Montgomery Jr.'s presentation for the ST Dystonia 2014 Charleston Symposium. Audio available in downloaded file.

Transcript of Part 2 - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Cervical Dystonia

  • 1. Erwin B. Montgomery Jr. MDMedical Director, Greenville Neuromodulation CenterThe Greenville Neuromodulation Scholar in Neuroscience and Philosophy,Thiel College, Greenville PA 2014 Greenville Neuromodulation Center

2. A nonprofit corporation for the advancementof neuromodulation, particularly Deep BrainStimulation (DBS) through patient care,research, development, education and training 3. Medical Director, evaluates and treatspatients with dystonia Inventor of devices and software for DBS Author of three textbooks on DBS Consultant to FHC, Inc. who makes devicesand software for DBS surgery. 4. Any mention of devices or drugs used in anoff-label, experimental or investigationalwill be identified. Any suggestion for off-label use will besupported by appropriate evidence publishedin peer-review journals. Spelling Dr. Montgomery does not vouch for anyspelling 5. Distance ExpertMedical for Dystoniawww.greenvilleneuromodulationcenter.com/ 6. Patients, family members, caregivers, localhealthcare professionals and local physicians cancollect expert data High quality data can be analyzed based onaccepted algorithms and used to alert localphysicians and healthcare professionals toimportant issues Stored expert data facilitates electronicconsultation between the local physician andhealthcare professionals and remote experts 7. Periodic Clinical Assessment Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment Tools Assessment of Candidacy of Deep BrainStimulation Review of Systems 8. Spike waveformsSpike frequenciesSpike trainFFT of spikewaveforms 9. State-of-the-art medical care for movementdisorders such as dystonia to any patient inthe world Pre-operative management a physician andhealthcare professional with a computer andan Internet access DBS or ablative surgery (pallidotomy andthalamotomy) a neurosurgeon who canscrew in the fiducial screws, obtain an MRIand/or CT scan, can place a burr hole and hasa computer with an Internet connection 10. Questions, comments and suggestions areappreciated and can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] If you want to help in our mission you cancontact GNC via U.S. telephone 724-588-1324 or by e-mail to [email protected] 11. Erwin B. Montgomery Jr. MDMedical Director, Greenville Neuromodulation CenterThe Greenville Neuromodulation Scholar in Neuroscience and Philosophy,Thiel College, Greenville [email protected] 2014 Greenville Neuromodulation Center