Stereotactic Functional Neuroanatomy Applied to Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, and Pain 2023

Description

This course is designed as a review of targeting, programming and surgical approaches and operative techniques pertaining to surgical treatment of epilepsy, facial pain and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. The course is designed for neurosurgeons, pain specialists, neurologists, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and mid-level providers interested in movement disorders, to provide a global approach to the movement disorder patients.

Personalize your learning program by selecting between hands-on labs and OR Simulation tracks.

Hands-On Procedural Skills Lab Workshop Track:
– Frame Fixation, Subthalamic Nucleus Targeting
– Stereotactic Approach to the Subthalamic Nucleus
– Globus Pallidus Internus Targeting and VR
– Stereotactic Approach to Globus Pallidus Internus
– Ventral Intermediate Nucleus Targeting and VR
– Stereotactic Approach Ventral Intermediate Nucleus
– Centromedian/Parafascicular Nucleus Targeting
– Stereotactic Approach to Centromedian/Parafascicular Nucleus
– Hands-on guided instruction lab utilizing cadaver tissue

OR Simulation Workshop Track:
– Subthalamic Nucleus Programming Directional and Omnidirectional
– Globus Pallidus Internus Programming Directional and Omnidirectional
– Ventral Intermediate Nucleus Programming Directional and Omnidirectional
– Centromedian/Parafascicular Nucleus Programming and Virtual Reality

Speakers: Sanjeet Grewal, MD, Vanessa Milanese Holanda Zimpel, MD, PhD, Joao Paulo Cavalcante de Almeida, MD, PhD