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SMA syndrome

Supplementary Motor Area(Not the one the belly surgeons worry about)Median premotor cortexFrontal aslant tractContralateral akinesia, normal reflexes, and tonePreop warningFamilies worriedPatient confusedI am frustrated90% recovery in weeks to monthsReassure the familyDo they believe me?Do I believe?All relieved by improvement at post-op visit

Randy Jensen, MD, PhD, MHPE

Bio: Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Randy is professor of neurosurgery, radiation oncology and oncological sciences with a brain tumor practice at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He serves as Senior Director of Houses and Councils in the new MD program. He is Vice Chair of Education and Clerkship Director for the Department of Neurosurgery and loves to work with medical students and residents. He is a husband, father, and grandfather as well as a avid Ute fan, hot rod builder and outdoor enthusiast.

Voices from the Faculty:
2024, "SMA syndrome"
2022, "The Neurological Clerkship"
2021, "Morbidity and Mortality Conference"