| Surgery for Parkinson's Disease & Movement
Disorders | Overview |
Procedures | Results
Dr. Duma's Qualifications
Dr. Christopher Duma has been surgically
managing movement disorders since 1987. He was formally trained
in this subspecialty at the University of Pittsburgh during a
one-year fellowship in 1990. His résume includes
more than 250 pallidotomies or thalamotomies, 45 fetal tissue
transplantations, 60 gamma knife thalamotomies, and numerous
deep brain stimulator (DBS) implantations. His surgeries are
performed at Hoag Hospital in beautiful Newport Beach, California,
and South Coast Medical Center in Laguna Beach, California.
TREMOR CHANGES YOUR LIFE
Living with tremor can be frustrating and even
embarrassing, especially if your medications are no longer effective.
If your arms and hand tremble, simple activities like eating,
drinking, and writing are difficult, and social activities
like playing cards or golfing may be impossible. For many people,
uncontrolled tremor may lead to a life of isolation and depression.
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Tremor
You know what tremor is like - the repetitive, involuntary contraction
and relaxation of muscles. Some people have tremor on only one
side of their body; others have tremor on both sides. Tremor
is the only symptom of essential tremor and is a common symptom
of Parkinson's disease.
Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is the most common movement
disorder. It is sometimes called familial or hereditary tremor
because it is often inherited. The tremor usually affects the
arms or hands and is most evident while the limb is in a sustained
posture or performing an action. Most individuals with essential
tremor have a mild form, but others progress to sever "flapping" movements.
Essential tremor usually affects both sides of the body and is
made worse by stress or anxiety.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a primary cause of neurological disability
in people over 60 years of age. Many of those affected suffer
from tremor. Parkinsonian tremor most often occurs in the arms
or hands while they are at rest or in a fixed position. Tremor
usually begins on one side and progresses to the other side within
a few years. Stress and fatigue may aggravate Parkinsonian tremor.
Surgery for Parkinson's Disease & Movement
Disorders | Overview | Procedures | Results
For consultation appointments with Dr. Duma
or for more information regarding his brain tumor, GammaKnife
radiosurgery, and Parkinson's Disease programs at Hoag Memorial
Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, California (Orange County),
please contact:
949-642-6787
Or E-mail Dr. Duma directly: drduma@cduma.com
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