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Mumbai: Fortis Hospital Mulund has introduced the 'Movement Disorder & DBS Clinic,' a cutting-edge facility specializing in treating various movement disorders like Dystonia, Tremors, Hemifacial Spasm, and Ataxia. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Senior Consultant-Neuro and Spine Surgery, along with Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, inaugurated the unit in the presence of successfully treated patients. Led by Dr. Sawhney, the clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans, including consultations, medication therapy, botox injections, and potential surgical interventions like Stereotactic Lesioning, Radiofrequency Lesioning, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Dr. Sawhney highlighted the challenges movement disorders pose to patients and families, emphasizing the importance of effective treatment options to enhance patients' quality of life. He also addressed the stigma associated with conditions like Essential Tremor (ET) and emphasized the clinic's commitment to embracing technological advancements for better patient outcomes.

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney emphasizes the necessity of the Movement Disorder & DBS Clinic, stating that contrary to common belief, movement disorders affect individuals of all ages, not just older adults. He highlights the genetic basis of conditions like Dystonia, which can manifest in younger individuals, underscoring the need for comprehensive expertise to cater to diverse patient needs. Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director at Fortis Hospital Mulund, stresses the importance of increasing awareness about these disorders to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. He acknowledges the significant physical and emotional burden these disorders impose on patients and their families and emphasizes the integration of medical treatments with therapies to positively manage the conditions. Fortis Healthcare Limited, a leading integrated healthcare services provider, aims to provide world-class patient care and clinical excellence through its network of facilities and partnerships with global majors like IHH Healthcare Berhad. With a workforce of around 23,000 people sharing its vision, Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services, ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities, along with ancillary services.