State-of-the-art medicines and therapies are being developed every day for the treatment of movement disorders. Some of these treatment supports are now available at WKNI and include botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation. At WKNI, a Neuroscience Team specializing in these disorders will work with each patient and family to determine the best treatment based on the patient's diagnosis and medical history.

Botulinum Toxin Injections

Botulinum toxin injections are used to relieve the pain and muscle contractions and spasms of certain dystonias.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment for tremors associated with Parkinson's disease and in treatment of tremors that can no longer be controlled by medication. Delivering mild electrical stimulation to the brain and blocking signals that cause tremors or shaking, the treatment often produces dramatic results and can reduce or eliminate the need for anti-tremor medications.

Pallidotomy and Thalamotomy

Pallidotomy and Thalamotomy are surgical procedures used to treat a specific area of the brain and control certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.