Letter to the editor: Automated night-time deep brain stimulation battery checks can induce symptoms: Identification and management of a new hardware complication

Since the first introduction of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus for the treatment of medically refractory tremor [1], worldwide experience with this technique has grown. Continuous thalamic stimulation by DBS systems has replaced thalamotomy as thalamic stimulation has fewer and in parts reversible adverse effects with life changing impact on tremor control [2]. A significant improvement in overall tremor symptoms (ranging from 40% up to 95%), in hand function as well as in activities of daily living (e.g.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research