The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system, and the autonomic nervous system are at the root of disorders ranging from Movement disorders like Parkinson's to more psychological disorders like Alzheimer's, and must be treated by neurologists or neurosurgeons.
The Neurological Surgery team at Emory is among the nation's leading departments for neurosurgical patient care, teaching, and research. The Emory Neurology Surgery team deals with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. Specifically disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain, meninges, skull and blood supply; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spine and spinal cord; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves are treated. Emory stands out from other neurosurgery facilities because Emory is among the regional leaders in regard to the number of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord it treats yearly. In addition Emory has the only neurocritical care unit for critically ill patients with cerebrovascular disorders.
Movement disorders are conditions treated by neurosurgeons and are caused by problems in the brain that interfere with a person's ability to move. These can cause either too much movement or too little movement.
The Emory Movement Disorder clinic helps those who suffer from debilitating Movement Disorders like Parkinsons, and also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
In addition to the Movement Disorders Clinic, Emory also has The Alzheimer's Disease Center and Cognitive Behavioral Neurology program which offers state-of-the art and comprehensive education, evaluation, treatment, diagnosis, and support for patients with dementia and their families. Dementia caused by Alzheimer's can result in lasting confusion or cognitive impairment.
Emory provides a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, neuropsychologists, nurses, counselors, and psychometricians as well as outpatient consultations and evaluations because Emory recognizes how complex these diseases are for patients and families. - 16463
The Neurological Surgery team at Emory is among the nation's leading departments for neurosurgical patient care, teaching, and research. The Emory Neurology Surgery team deals with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. Specifically disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain, meninges, skull and blood supply; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spine and spinal cord; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves are treated. Emory stands out from other neurosurgery facilities because Emory is among the regional leaders in regard to the number of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord it treats yearly. In addition Emory has the only neurocritical care unit for critically ill patients with cerebrovascular disorders.
Movement disorders are conditions treated by neurosurgeons and are caused by problems in the brain that interfere with a person's ability to move. These can cause either too much movement or too little movement.
The Emory Movement Disorder clinic helps those who suffer from debilitating Movement Disorders like Parkinsons, and also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
In addition to the Movement Disorders Clinic, Emory also has The Alzheimer's Disease Center and Cognitive Behavioral Neurology program which offers state-of-the art and comprehensive education, evaluation, treatment, diagnosis, and support for patients with dementia and their families. Dementia caused by Alzheimer's can result in lasting confusion or cognitive impairment.
Emory provides a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, neuropsychologists, nurses, counselors, and psychometricians as well as outpatient consultations and evaluations because Emory recognizes how complex these diseases are for patients and families. - 16463
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In the above paragraphs different areas of Neurology Atlanta are discussed, and the reader is informed of how Emory Neurology can help patients with neurological and movement disorders.
