Dystonia Ukraine Lecture Series — Lecture 4: Medical Management of Dystonia

Dystonia Ukraine Lecture Series: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Medical and Surgical Treatment

Lecture 5: How do you diagnose dystonia?
Friday, February 21, 2025. 15:00 CET (please check your local time)

Session schedule: 

• Lecture 5: Surgical Management of Dystonia with focus on Deep Brain Stimulation and Patient Selection (March 14, 2025) 

Series details: Learn the intricacies of dystonia and to stay updated on diagnostic and treatment paradigms as well as the vast phenotypic spectrum of genetic dystonias. This virtual lecture series taught by international dystonia experts. Participants can also present a case to the experts to receive feedback. 

Lecture 4 Presenter:

Prof. Francesca Morgante
St. George’s University of London, London, United Kingdom

Goals:

1. Learn the array of medications that are used to treat dystonia
2. Recognize the role of botulinum toxin (when and how to inject)
3. Identify which treatments are specific to certain hereditary dystonias