Pediatric Neurology
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Overview: It is a specialized branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions in infants, children and adolescents. The doctors in Pediatric Neurology departments address diseases and disorders related to spinal cord, brain, peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system.
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The pediatric neurology department with the help of pediatric neurologists will examine your child and ask you questions about your child and your child's behavior. After the evaluation, the neurologist may ask your child to undergo various tests to rule out or to diagnose certain conditions. He may conduct the following tests
Treatments to treat neurological disorders in children
By using 3-dimensional imaging surgeons target their dissection in the brain to the smallest degree. The goal is to remove all or most tumour without generating permanent neurological deficit
2) CyberKnife
It is a painless, non-invasive treatment that delivers high doses of targeted radiation to destroy tumors or lesions. The treatment varies depending on the tumor size, location and shape, typically one to five sessions are needed
3) Deep Brain Simulation
DBS surgery involves putting the tip of a hair-thin wire inside the brain in a special area that controls movement. It is used for patients with dystonia, a disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that force certain parts of the body into abnormal movements and postures
EEG: Electroencephalograph is a study of brain function. Small electrodes, are put on your scalp, and they're connected to a machine by wires. The machine records the electrical activity in your brain
Evoked Potentials: It is a test that measures the electrical activity in parts of the brain caused by light, sound, and touch
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