Course Description

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a proved effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. So far, about 260,000 patients worldwide have been treated with DBS for disabling movement disorder. It is part of the movement disorders neurologist education and knowledge to know at least the basis of this therapy. Indeed, also general neurologists will be increasingly confronted with the management of these surgical patients, who suffer from chronic neurological conditions, thus requiring lifelong care. This advanced course is intended for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and nurse practitioners who are already involved in the care of DBS patients. The course will focus on advanced programming options with directional leads, LFP guided and closed loop DB, Troubleshooting and failed DBS, role of genetics, tips for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, Essential tremor, Tourret syndome, and other neurological conditions.   Young researchers will have the opportunity to show their presentations and video cases in their forum with e-posters and short flash presentations, and the video section will allow interactive involvement of participants concerning challenging DBS patients. Attendees will test their acquired knowledge in diagnosis and managing complex DBS cases.

Learning objectives

After participating in this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Provide an in-depth overview of DBS indications

• Provide tips in programming in dystonia and tremor and programming with directional leads

• Discuss troubleshooting options in Movement Disorders

• Describe the strategies for management of failed DBS

• Provide tips for neurosurgeons for successful implantation and great effect

• Become efficient in managing difficult DBS cases.

Target audiance

This course is designed for movement disorder neurologists, functional neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, and trainees who are already (or will be) involved in the selection, intra- or postoperative management of patients with movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, etc.) treated by deep brain stimulation surgery and want to strengthen their knowledge in this field.

Overall goal statement

The goal of this program is to provide practical information on various developments and standards within the field of Movement Disorders and use of deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Language

The official language of the congress will be English. 

Lectures and oral presentations

A standard PC and an LCD projector will be available.
Speakers are requested to deliver their presentations (USB stick) to our staff, at least one hour before the start of the session.
The use of personal laptops is discouraged due to possible incompatibility and timing issues.
Presentations should be in pdf or powerpoint.

Invitation letter

If you need an official “Letter of invitation” for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Please indicate the purpose when requesting the “Letter of invitation”.

Certificate of Participation

“Certificates of Attendance” will be issued to all participants.

Confirmation of payment

Each participant will receive a confirmation of payment as soon as she/he has paid the registration fee.
Please bring this confirmation to the registration desk as proof of your registration. 

Congress badges

All registered persons will receive a name badge upon registration.
Please wear the name badge at both scientific and social events.

Insurance and liability

Participants are advised to take out health and accident insurance, lost luggage insurance and travel cancellation insurance. The organizers are not liable for losses, injuries or other damages.