Deep-brain stimulation effects sustained in dystonia
โ Scribed by Mohindru, Pooja; Khanna, Rajesh; Bhatia, S. S.
- Book ID
- 118306598
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Year
- 2012
- Weight
- 62 KB
- Volume
- 1
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 2193-0961
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## Abstract We describe the unusual clinical course of a patient with cranial dystonia (i.e., Meige syndrome) and additional upper limb involvement, who developed sustained relief of motor symptoms following cessation of a prolonged course of bilateral pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS). Early r
Globus pallidus deep brain stimulation (GPi-DBS) is a useful alternative in the treatment of dystonia. Patients selected for GPi-DBS were prospectively rated with the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale (UDRS). Also, "blinded" videotape assessments were performed. Eleven patients were identified. Compared