L13 Surgery for movement disorders

Question 1

what is the aim of traditional neurosurgery

Answer 1

aims to modify pathological anatomy, deals with acute disease

Question 2

what is the aim of functional neurosurgery and what are indications

Answer 2

to improve symptoms and quality of life

indications: symptoms of movement disorders: PD, dystonia, tremor
chronic pain syndromes: phantom pain, cluster headache