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NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE A neuron communicates

The Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic specializes in the evaluation and the newest treatment of the entire spectrum of neuromuscular disorders. The Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsors the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic. Some of the diseases include Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Motor Neuron Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS). The Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Treatment Clinic at the University of Kentucky began in 1989. The Neurologists have extensive experience with treating a wide range of conditions with botulinum toxin, in particular spasmodic torticollis (cervical dystonia).

NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE FACULTY

	Dominic B. Fee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Clinical Interests: Modulation of central and peripheral nervo injury via immunologic and angiogenic mechanisms, Immunology of peripheral and central nervous system, and Neuromuscular disorders
	Edward J. Kasarskis, M.D., Ph.D Professor of Neurology Chief, VA Neurology Service Clinical Interests: Modulation of central and peripheral nervous system injury via immunologic and angiogenic mechanisms, Immunology of peripheral and central nervous system, and Neuromuscular disorders
	Kevin R. Nelson, M.D. Professor of Neurology Clinical Interests: Neuromuscular Disease
	William C. Robertson, M.D. Professor of Neurology Clinical Interests: General Child Neurology and Neuromuscular Disease
	Stephen J. Ryan, M.D. Associate Professor of Neurology Clinical Interests: Neuromuscular Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathy, Neuropathies, Clinical Neurophysiology and Quantitative Sensory Testing

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