| Should we consider Vim thalamic deep brain stimulation for select cases of severe refractory dystonic tremor. | |
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PMID: 20197711 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Dystonic tremor, which may present with many different clinical presentations (rhythmic oscillations, abnormal posture, pain, and/or a null point) has proven to be a challenge for the clinician to effectively treat. Although recent studies have demonstrated excellent outcomes in select cases following deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the internal globus pallidus, the optimal target for dystonia and particularly for dystonic tremor remains unknown. We report 3 cases of dystonic tremor which were successfully addressed through the use of ventral intermediate nucleus (Vim) DBS. We also review the literature concerning the efficacy of Vim DBS for addressing dystonia. This case series illustrates the potential use of Vim DBS for select cases of dystonic tremor. |
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Authors:
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Takashi Morishita; Kelly D Foote; Ihtsham U Haq; Pamela Zeilman; Charles E Jacobson; Michael S Okun |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2010-02-27 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery Volume: 88 ISSN: 1423-0372 ISO Abbreviation: Stereotact Funct Neurosurg Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-12 Completed Date: 2010-10-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8902881 Medline TA: Stereotact Funct Neurosurg Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 98-104 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine/Shands Hospital, Movement Disorders Center, McKnight Brain Institute, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. takashi.morishita@neurology.ufl.edu |
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Adult Aged Databases, Factual Deep Brain Stimulation* / methods Dystonic Disorders / physiopathology, therapy* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Severity of Illness Index* Tremor / physiopathology, therapy* Ventral Thalamic Nuclei / physiology* |
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