Shiela Thalamotomy does not help dementia. In fact any surgical procedure can make dementia worse. Dementia is, in fact, a contraindication for thalamotomy. PJ Kelly \--------------------------------------------------------------\ \ Patrick Kelly, MD \ Internet: [log in to unmask] \ \ NYU Medical Center \ Phone: (212)-263-8002 \ \ New York, N Y \ \ \ \ \ \--------------------------------------------------------------\