This awareness seminar aims to introduce patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor to the latest advanced surgical techniques in the treatment of movement disorders, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency ablation. The Neurosurgery Department at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital in Taif, in collaboration with Lausitz – Carl Thiem Medical University Hospital in Germany, provides a simplified explanation of how these treatments work, how suitable patients are selected, the steps of each procedure, and the expected outcomes. This helps patients understand their treatment options with clarity and confidence.
The team’s work is not limited to treating movement disorders; it also extends to the surgical management of advanced cases of Tourette syndrome, dystonia, treatment-resistant depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The team’s extensive experience, along with advancements in surgical techniques, has contributed to achieving outstanding therapeutic outcomes and improving the quality of life for patients affected by these complex conditions.
The medical team will also address the concept of the virtual clinic, developed by a specialized company in deep brain stimulation systems, which enables remote device programming and online patient follow-up. This approach helps facilitate access to treatment and reduces the need for frequent hospital visits.
