Movement Disorders Treatments and Procedures

Botox/Dysport Injections

A Botox or Dysport injection is an injection of botulinum toxin (which causes temporary paralysis) into a muscle to relieve spasticity and involuntary movements. Learn More About Botox/Dysport Injections Here

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a “brain pacemaker” that sends electrical impulses, via implanted electrodes to specific parts of the brain for treatment of movement disorders. Learn More About Deep Brain Stimulation Here

Dorsal Rhizotomy

A treatment to relieve spasticity, dorsal rhizotomy or selective dorsal rhizotomy is a surgical procedure in which the neurosurgeon divides the dorsal roots (those nerves that transmit sensation from the muscles to the spinal cord) that lie in the spinal canal. Learn More About Dorsal Rhizotomy Here

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump

An intrathecal baclofen pump is a treatment for severe muscle spasticity for children who have difficulty taking pills or who need to have more direct treatment for their muscle spasms. Learn More About Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Here

Single-Event Multilevel Surgery

Single-event multilevel surgery, or SEMLS, is a surgical procedure that aims to correct many of the issues related to neuromuscular disorders with just one orthopedic surgical procedure. Learn More About Single-Event Multilevel Surgery Here