Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the ability to produce and control body movement. Millions of people in the United States have movement disorders.
Essential Tremor, Parkinson’s disease and Dystonia are the three most common disorders, but there are many types, including Ataxias, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Myoclonus, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Tourette Syndrome and Wilson Disease.
At the SSM Neurosciences Institute, teams of highly trained specialists in neurology and neurosurgery work together to provide patients with individualized treatment plans. Treatment varies with the disorder, and can include drug therapies, physical or occupational therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS is an implantable tremor-control device.