Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnostic, Treatment and Fall Prevention

Synopsis:

This video tape includes the definition of Parkinson’s and Parkinson-Plus syndromes;discussion of clinical red flags; multiple system atrophy; progressive supranuclear palsy; corticobasal ganglionic degeneration; vascular/lower body Parkinson’s; normal pressure hydrocephalus; medications; long term motor complications and possible causes for them; surgical treatment; ablation vs. DBS; falls risk factors, prevention and rehabilitation for patients with neurodegenerative disease;

Objectives:

After completing this video tape, you should be able to:

1. Describe the steps in the differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease;
2. Discuss medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson’s disease; and
3. Develop strategies for fall prevention in Parkinson’s and other gait disorders.

Faculty:

Kevin M. Means, MD is Associate Professor, Residency Program Director and Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock, AR.

Ergun Y. Uç, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, UAMS, Little Rock, AR.