Clinical-epidemiological aspects of Kazan Center for Extrapyramidal Pathology

Abstract

Pathology of extrapyramidal nervous system (EP) is one of the most complex sections of clinical neurology. Specificity of EP disorders accounts for the necessity of specialized assistance to patients with parkinsonism, tremor, dystonias, tics and other hyperkinesias. The article gives an account of a 4-year experience of Center for Extrapyramidal pathology work, as well as its problems and achievements. A total of 1 738 patients with different motor disorders (total of 4 301 consultations) were examined in the center for the whole period of its existence. Scientific research work is carried on as well. On the basis of the experience it was found out that neurologists. Сome across considerable difficulties in making diagnosis and choice of extrapyramidal diseases treatment. We are planning to expand the use of modern techniques in diagnosis and treatment (including botulotoxin injections, deep brain stimulation), identification of epidemiology of some extrapyramidal disorders in Kazan city.