Ward K4A Neurology, Meilahti Triangle Hospital
Keywords:Ward K4A at Meilahti Triangle Hospital is a neurological inpatient ward where the testing of invasive treatments and the initiation of treatment of severe movement disorders have been centralized in the Helsinki University Hospital area.
We perform testing for deep-brain stimulation (DBS) patients before surgical procedures, and conduct demanding stimulator adjustments in Parkinson's disease which has advanced after surgery, and in cases of severe essential tremor and dystonia.
We conduct testing and initiation of apomorphine and levodopa infusion treatments in patients with a severe Parkinson's disease. We also perform initial adjustments for deep-brain stimulators in patients with epilepsy. In addition to this, we treat patients with cerebrovascular disorders. Other key groups of symptoms and diseases we treat include headache, dizziness, tumors, diseases of the spinal cord, and inflammation of the central nervous system. Our personnel is trained to assist patients with the treatments mentioned above.
In addition to nurses and physicians, our ward has a multi-professional team including a neuropsychologist, a physiotherapist, a speech and occupational therapist, and a social worker.
Maisa Portal (opens in new window, links to another website)
You can use our online services by signing in to the Maisa Portal. Once your treatment with us begins, you will receive information on the services you can access in Maisa. These include appointment booking and preliminary information forms, for example.
Patient Guide
The Patient Guide site answer the most common questions you might have before, during, and after treatment.
Neuropsychological online training (opens in new window, links to another website)
Read more on the potential for online neuropsychological rehabilitation after cerebrovascular disturbances
