NSGR - “Seeing” Dystonia for the First Time: Local Field Potentials in Pediatric Movement Disorders - Michael Kruer, MD

At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify gaps in the use of deep brain stimulation for pediatric movement disorders
• Assess how local field potentials can inform treatment decisions in pediatric movement disorders

About this presenter:

Michael Kruer, MD
Director, Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Genetics
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s

Michael Kruer, MD, is a pediatric neurologist and developmental pediatrician at Phoenix Children’s, where he serves as director of the Cerebral Palsy & Pediatric Movement Disorders Program. He is associate professor of Child Health, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Genetics, and Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix. Dr. Kruer’s clinical and research work focuses on improving the health and quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.