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2010 Neurological Institute Outcomes - Cleveland Clinic

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Pediatric <strong>Neurological</strong> / Neurosurgical Disorders<br />

Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease<br />

Pediatric Electromyography (EMG)<br />

Number of Studies<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

2006 2007 2008 2009<br />

PedsMIDAS<br />

30<br />

© Score/Number of School Days Missed<br />

20<br />

10<br />

0<br />

98 <strong>Outcomes</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />

<strong>2010</strong><br />

PedsMIDAS © Score Number of School Days Missed<br />

Total EMGs<br />

EMGs with OR/Sedation<br />

There are only a few medical centers in the country that provide high-quality EMG for the pediatric population with the<br />

option of EMG under sedation, resulting in a more comprehensive examination and less discomfort for the patient.<br />

Pediatric Headache<br />

Improvement in Headache Disability (N = 216)<br />

<strong>2010</strong><br />

Before Treatment<br />

After Treatment<br />

Pediatric patients treated for headache in <strong>2010</strong> showed an improvement in PedsMIDAS © (Migraine Disability Assessment<br />

Score) of 39 percent. There was also a 50 percent reduction in school days missed in the preceding three months. Mean<br />

duration of follow-up was 160 days.

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