Selecting candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's disease: the role of patients' expectations

Patients with advanced Parkinson's Disease (PD) may be eligible for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in case of medication-related motor fluctuations or tremor refractory to oral medication. However, several PD symptoms are unresponsive to DBS and constitute relative contra-indications for DBS. Patients referred for DBS undergo an eligibility screening during which motor functioning and contra-indications for surgery are assessed. During this pre-screening the potential benefits and drawbacks of surgery are discussed, together with patients' expectations of the results of DBS.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - July 9, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: V.J. Geraedts, M.L. Kuijf, J.J. van Hilten, J. Marinus, M. Oosterloo, M.F. Contarino Tags: Short communication Source Type: research