Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson disease with severe axial disability.A Case Report

Background. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is considered a poor procedure to rescue someone with end stage of Parkinson disease (PD) and severe axial disability. DBS may be controversial when severe gait disturbances and balance issues are the striking features. Although severe axial disability is regarded a contraindication for this surgery in Parkinson disease, there are exist patients who can benefit from DBS

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - January 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: C. Guevara, M. Baabor Source Type: research