Thalamic deep brain stimulation for tremor in Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia

Conclusions:
VIM DBS is an effective long-term (beyond 10 years) treatment for tremor in PD and ET. Effects on dystonic tremor were modest and transient.

Classification of evidence:
This provides Class IV evidence. It is an observational study.

Source: Neurology - September 25, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Cury, R. G., Fraix, V., Castrioto, A., Perez Fernandez, M. A., Krack, P., Chabardes, S., Seigneuret, E., Alho, E. J. L., Benabid, A.-L., Moro, E. Tags: Dystonia, Parkinson's disease/Parkinsonism, Tremor, Surgery/Stimulation ARTICLE Source Type: research