In the November Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine issue, our neurosurgery colleagues publish a meta-analysis describing data that support internal fixation rather than fusion for common types of spinal fractures (lumbar burst fractures). This provides evidence for a less invasive means of treating spine fractures and maintaining good long-term outcomes. Read the abstract here.
Drs. Max Merkow and Steve Schadendorf presenting the pros and cons of treating essential tremor (involuntary shaking of the body) with deep brain stimulation.
Please join us to learn more:
6pm on January 17 2018
Neurology Medical Group of Diablo Valley
400 Taylor Boulevard , Suite 301
Pleasant Hill, California 94523
Phone: 925-602-7060 / Fax: 925-602-7070
Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “Why does my back hurt? And what do I do about it?” to the Contra Costa Physician Assistant Association, Walnut Creek CA, on October 17, 2017.
Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “The Surgical Management of Movement Disorders” in Walnut Creek and Concord, CA, as part of the John Muir Health CME Series, September 19 & 22, 2017.
East Bay Brain & Spine Medical Group’s Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “DBS for Parkinson’s Disease: rationale, evaluation, and emerging technology” at Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship Hall(Berkeley, CA) as part of the PD Active Forum on September 9, 2017.
Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “What is Functional, Restorative, and Stereotactic Neurosurgery?” at Bridges Restaurant (Danville, CA) as part of the John Muir Health Specialty Services Series on August 2, 2017.
Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “DBS for Parkinson’s Disease: rationale, evaluation, and emerging technology” at Grace Presbyterian Church (Walnut Creek, CA); Parkinson’s Network of Mount Diablo, on May 20, 2017.
Dr. Merkow presented a seminar “Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease” at John Muir Medical Center; RN Education Seminar, on November 9, 2016.
