Movement Disorders Unit
"Movement disorders include a group of diseases characterized either by excessive movement (abnormal involuntary movements) or by poor or slow movement (rigid-kinetic syndromes)".
DR. Mª CRUZ RODRÍGUEZ OROZ.
DIRECTOR. DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
In the Movement Disorders Unit we offer a quick diagnosis and a multidisciplinary treatment. For a complete approach to these diseases we have cutting-edge technology (PET with Fdopa and with FDG, 3Teslas high-field MRI) that allows a more accurate diagnosis.
The Movement Disorders Unit has been accredited in 2024 by the Movement Disorders Study Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology. This certification recognizes hospital clinical units that ensure the best care for patients with Parkinson's and other movement disorders, being the first non-public Spanish center to have obtained this seal of quality.
We treat these disorders with a multidisciplinary approach both with pharmacological treatments, such as surgery (deep brain stimulation) and with cutting-edge techniques such as the treatment of tremor and Parkinson's disease without surgery using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). In addition, we have clinical trials in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
The multidisciplinary team of specialists that make up the unit are neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists and clinical trials unit. In addition, a team of specialized nurses is in charge of the follow-up and care of the patient.
In addition, we offer the possibility of making a genetic diagnosis to advance the knowledge of your disease.
The Movement Disorders Unit has a 2-year postgraduate training program in Movement Disorders to train specialists in Neurology in the management and learning of the most advanced therapies for this type of pathology.
HIFU, non-surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease
The Clinica Universidad de Navarra incorporates the most advanced model of high intensity ultrasound for the treatment of patients with tremor, rigidity or clumsiness that appear in Parkinson's disease.
Why at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra
We are the best private hospital in Spain for the ninth year in a row
(Ranking Monitor de Reputación Sanitaria 2023)
Teamwork
We work as a team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitators, neurophysiologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and specialized nurses.
Personalized medicine
We carry out the diagnostic process and design the ideal treatment plan for each patient in the shortest time possible.
Technology
We have the latest technology for diagnosis (3Teslas high field MRI and PET) and treatment, (HIFU and deep brain stimulation electrode surgery).
Research
We work together with the Neuroscience Area of the Cima Universidad de Navarra in the development of new treatments and we participate in clinical trials.
Diseases we treat
Our specialized professionals of first international level offer you the possibility of an accurate and fast diagnosis with vanguard technology (3T high field MRI, PET) physiological studies, cognitive evaluation, and genetic diagnosis.
Parkinson's disease and other parkinsonisms
Our technology allows for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. For the treatment, the patient with Parkinson counts on vanguard technology like the high intensity focused ultrasounds (HIFU), and the surgery of deep brain stimulation by means of electrodes.
In the Clinic we have ongoing clinical trials that aim to offer therapeutic alternatives to patients and programs of neurorehabilitation and cognitive stimulation.
Tremor
We are specialists in the study and neurophysiological recording of tremor for an accurate diagnosis.
For its treatment, we have state-of-the-art technology such as HIFU and deep brain stimulation by means of electrodes.
Distonies
We have botulinum toxin infiltration and in the indicated cases, we perform surgical treatment by deep brain stimulation with electrodes.
Tics and Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome
We offer surgical treatment with deep brain stimulation in severe cases without pharmacological control.
We have a multidisciplinary team for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Myoclonians
We have the latest technology to achieve an accurate neurophysiological diagnosis to guide the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Evaluation by experienced professionals is important since myoclonias can be the manifestation of neurodegenerative diseases.
Ataxias
The Movement Disorders Unit has a specific neurorehabilitation program for these patients.
DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED TREATMENT
Comprehensive assessment of movement disorders
The Movement Disorders Unit of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra has specialists in different areas and the most specific, modern and precise diagnostic methods.
Cutting edge technology
We have the latest technology and work with well-defined diagnostic protocols to offer the best solution to our patients.
Team of
Nursing
Specialized in the follow-up and care that patients with movement disorders need to achieve the best possible quality of life.
We have several clinical trials underway that aim to offer patients therapeutic alternatives.
Why at the Clinic?
- Integral evaluation of the patient.
- Personalized diagnosis.
- Cutting edge technology.
Our team of professionals
We help our patients to overcome their stories
Their testimonies encourage us to continue improving our services
Jose
Essential Tremor
"You feel more like a person, I'm a little out of practice because I couldn't write, but it's a joy and a surprise. It's been fabulous.
I recommend that you come here because the most important thing in life is to feel good.
Josetxo
Surgery for Parkinson's
"The day-to-day life when I was not on medication was very hard. You can't be satisfied with what you have, you always have to keep looking for a solution.
After the surgery, the tremor disappeared, it's like seeing the sky again. Now I can do whatever I want.
Mª Angeles
Tremor
"I still can’t believe it. I always felt I was a bit weird.
So, when I saw myself after leaving the session without the tremor, and the doctor told me my hand wasn’t shaking, I couldn’t believe it.
