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Movement Disorders Division


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Robert L. Rodnitzky, MD (Director)
Ergun Y. Uc, MD
Judith Dobson, RN (Clinical Trials Coordinator)

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Diseases treated by the Movement Disorders Clinic

Movement disorders are characterized by abnormal involuntary movements which lead to shaking, jerking, or twisting of the involved body parts. Many of them disturb walking and other functions important for daily life. They are mostly chronic and progressively disabling. However, the dazzling advances in genetics, pharmaceutical industry, and surgical techniques over the last decade have brought new frontiers to their diagnosis and treatment. Besides education and research, our clinic provides multidisciplinary expert care, including botulinum toxin injections (Botox®, Myobloc®) and surgical treatment, for the following disorders:

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Clinical Trials

Parkinson's disease

Huntington's disease

Spasmodic torticollis

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Basic Research

Henry Paulson Laboratory - investigates the molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases with a focus on the inherited polyglutamine diseases.

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Other Resources
Close cooperation with the following departments & experts ensures multidisciplinary care:

Neurosurgery, Voice Clinic, Genetics, Psychiatry, Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Services

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Contact Information
Telephone: 319-356-8754
Fax: 319-356-4505
Appointments: 319-356-2571
Address: UI Hospitals and Clinics
Deptartment of Neurology
200 Hawkins Drive, RCP 2100
Iowa City, IA 52242

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