Articles:
Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Orthostatic Tremor
Toby C. Yaltho; William G. Ondo
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- Title:
- Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Orthostatic Tremor
- Author(s):
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Yaltho, Toby C.
Ondo, William G. - Date:
- 2011
- Type:
- Articles
- Department:
- Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
- Volume:
- 1
- Permanent URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:13877
- Book/Journal Title:
- Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements
- Abstract:
- Background: Orthostatic tremor is an uncommon disorder manifest by high frequency, low amplitude leg tremor upon weight bearing. Treatment with oral tremor agents is inconsistent and usually not satisfactory. Methods: We implanted bilateral ventralis intermedius nuclei deep brain stimulators into an 82-year-old male with refractory orthostatic tremor. Results: The patient had a marked subjective and objective improvement in leg and arm tremor, mainly manifested by an improved ability to stand. Discussion: Bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation may be considered in refractory cases of orthostatic tremor.
- Subject(s):
- Neurosciences
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