Clinical Procedures
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment for patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. This procedure involves implanting a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for movement control. This procedure can improve quality of life in carefully selected patients. We will also perform radiofrequency lesioning (pallidotomy/thalamotomy) when appropriate.
Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
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Microvascular Decompression (MVD) is a neurosurgical procedure aimed at relieving abnormal compression of a cranial nerve, often used to treat conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. By carefully relocating or removing blood vessels that are in contact with the nerve, MVD can effectively eliminate or reduce pain and spasm symptoms, providing lasting relief without the need for long-term medication.
Percutaneous Rhizotomy
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Percutaneous Rhizotomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to treat trigeminal neuralgia. We offer this procedure when MVD is not an appropriate option. The procedure involves inserting a needle through the skin to target nerve fibers responsible for pain transmission. By applying heat or mechanical disruption, the targeted nerve fibers are destroyed, resulting in pain relief. Percutaneous Rhizotomy offers a targeted approach to pain management, with the goal of improving patients' quality of life with minimal recovery time.