University of Illinois
Medical Center
at Chicago
Clinical Research Division
Dr. Charbel
Dr. Amin-Hanjani
Dr. Barua
Dr. Engelhard
Dr. Hahn
Dr. Hersonskey
Dr. Lemole
Dr. Roitberg
Dr. Roitberg-Tambur
University of Illinois
Department of Neurosurgery
912 S. Wood Street
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
phone: 312-996-4842 |
Research: K. Slavin, M.D.
Research Interests:
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Facial Pain
- Dystonia and other movement disorders
- Surgical management of pain
- Deep brain stimulation therapy
- Chiari malformation
Studies:
DuraGen vs DuraGuard in Chiari Surgery:
To study two commercially available materials that are used during surgery for Chiari I malformation (a developmental abnormality that is defined as a lower than normal position of the lowermost part of the cerebellum)
Activa Dystonia Therapy:
A humanitarian use device for use in patients with dystonia (a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions which force parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures). The Active Dystonia Therapy is delivered by surgically placing one or two small neurostimulators, similar to cardiac pacemakers, into the brain to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas in the brain.
Genesis Implantable Pulse Generator for Chronic Pain:
Patients who have chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs may now be treated with an electrical stimulator which is implanted near the spinal cord. The Genesis Implantable Pulse Generator study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the stimulator in patients with low back pain and leg pain associated with failed back surgery syndrome.
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