STEP 2: Spasticity Live Course - April 26-27 in Rosemont, IL-Focal Interventional Treatment Considerations

Focal Interventional Treatment Considerations

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Dr. Kimberly Heckert, an expert in spasticity management from Thomas Jefferson University, discusses various interventional treatments for spasticity in her presentation. She covers both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic focal interventions for managing spasticity. The pharmacologic treatments include nerve blocks, chemoneurolysis, cryoneurolysis, and botulinum toxin injections, with details on different types and their effects. Surgical options, such as tendon transfers and dorsal rhizotomy, are also discussed for managing spasticity. Dr. Heckert emphasizes the importance of combining therapies for optimal results and highlights that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating spasticity. She concludes by highlighting the need for personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patients. Overall, the presentation provides valuable insights into the management of spasticity through various interventional techniques and emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach to achieve the best outcomes.

Keywords

Dr. Kimberly Heckert

spasticity management

interventional treatments

pharmacologic interventions

non-pharmacologic interventions

nerve blocks

botulinum toxin injections

surgical options

personalized treatment plans

multi-faceted approach