MOVEMENT DISORDERS: CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT |
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Year : 2018 | Volume
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Movement disorders: Current understanding of pathophysiology and management
Madhuri Behari, Abhilekh Srivastava
Department of Neurology, FL. Lt. Rajan Dhall Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Madhuri Behari Department of Neurology, FL. Lt. Rajan Dhall Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110 070 India
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DOI: 10.4103/astrocyte.astrocyte_52_18
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In the last four decades, great strides have been made in understanding the pathophysiology and management of movement disorders. Several new molecules and methods of their delivery have made management of these disorders free of complications. New discoveries of genetic abnormalities have helped in better classification of these disorders along with improved prognostication. Improved imaging techniques that help in better localization of target for deep brain stimulation, refinement of stereotactic procedure, and development of safer anesthetic procedure have together encouraged more patients opting for deep brain stimulation for treatment. In the near future, it is expected that more genetic varieties of disorders will be known which may help in genetic intervention for therapy. |
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