Medical Treatments in China
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30 treatments in Brain & Mind
Parkinson's Disease Treatment
帕金森病治疗
Advanced Parkinson's disease management including deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and comprehensive medication optimization. China's top neurosurgery centers perform hundreds of DBS procedures annually with outcomes comparable to leading Western institutions. Patients benefit from multidisciplinary care teams combining neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation at significantly lower costs.
Stroke Rehabilitation
脑卒中康复治疗
Comprehensive post-stroke rehabilitation combining modern neurorehabilitation techniques with traditional Chinese medicine approaches. China's rehabilitation hospitals offer intensive programs integrating physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, acupuncture, and robotic-assisted training. The integrated East-West approach and intensive daily therapy schedules accelerate functional recovery.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
三叉神经痛治疗
Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia including microvascular decompression (MVD) and percutaneous procedures. China's neurosurgery departments perform high volumes of MVD surgery with excellent pain relief rates exceeding 90%. These procedures offer lasting relief for patients suffering from severe facial pain that has not responded to medication.
Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery
脊髓肿瘤手术
Microsurgical removal of spinal cord tumors including meningiomas, schwannomas, and intramedullary tumors. China's top neurosurgery centers perform complex spinal cord tumor operations using intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and microsurgical techniques to maximize tumor removal while preserving neurological function. Outcomes at leading centers match international standards.
Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery
脑积水分流手术
Surgical treatment for hydrocephalus using ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Chinese neurosurgery departments manage large volumes of hydrocephalus cases including complex revision surgeries. Advanced programmable shunt valves and neuroendoscopic techniques are available at major centers with outcomes comparable to leading international institutions.
Peripheral Nerve Repair
周围神经修复术
Microsurgical repair of damaged peripheral nerves including direct repair, nerve grafting, and nerve transfer procedures. China has strong expertise in peripheral nerve surgery, with specialized hand and peripheral nerve surgery centers performing complex reconstructions. Advanced techniques include nerve conduits, end-to-side neurorrhaphy, and targeted muscle reinnervation.
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
多发性硬化症治疗
Comprehensive multiple sclerosis management including disease-modifying therapies, acute relapse treatment, and integrated rehabilitation. China's leading neurology centers offer access to the latest MS medications alongside innovative approaches including stem cell therapy clinical trials and TCM integration for symptom management. Patients benefit from intensive multidisciplinary care at lower costs.
Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment
脑动脉瘤治疗
Treatment of cerebral aneurysms through microsurgical clipping or endovascular coiling/flow diversion. China's neurovascular surgery centers handle extremely high case volumes, giving surgeons extensive experience with both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Advanced endovascular techniques including flow diverters and intrasaccular devices are available at leading institutions.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
伽马刀放射外科
Stereotactic radiosurgery using Gamma Knife technology to treat brain tumors, AVMs, trigeminal neuralgia, and functional disorders without open surgery. China has one of the largest installed bases of Gamma Knife units globally, with centers in major cities performing thousands of procedures annually. The non-invasive nature makes it suitable for patients who cannot undergo open craniotomy.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
迷走神经刺激术
Implantation of a vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device for treatment-resistant epilepsy and depression. Chinese neurosurgery centers offer VNS implantation at significantly lower costs than Western institutions, including the device hardware. This neuromodulation therapy provides ongoing seizure reduction or mood improvement through programmed electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve.
Chiari Malformation Surgery
Chiari畸形手术
Surgical decompression for Chiari malformation type I, relieving cerebellar tonsillar herniation and associated syringomyelia. Chinese neurosurgery departments perform posterior fossa decompression with or without duraplasty, tailored to individual pathology. High surgical volumes at specialized centers contribute to refined techniques and excellent outcomes at a fraction of Western costs.
Nerve Block Therapy
神经阻滞疗法
Interventional pain management using targeted nerve block injections for chronic pain conditions. China's pain medicine departments offer a full range of nerve block procedures including epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks, sympathetic blocks, and peripheral nerve blocks using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. These minimally invasive procedures provide significant pain relief at much lower costs than Western pain clinics.
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