Deep brain stimulation for orthostatic tremor: A single-center case series

Conclusions Bilateral thalamic DBS improved OT symptoms with benefit lasting up to 6 years. A modest increase in standing time of several minutes was associated with meaningful improvement in standing ADLs. Microlesional effect and bilateral stimulation are likely favorable features, while baseline standing time of several minutes may be unfavorable. These findings may inform clinician and patient counseling and require confirmation in larger studies.

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Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - August 9, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Hewitt, A. L., Klassen, B. T., Lee, K. H., Van Gompel, J. J., Hassan, A. Tags: Tremor, EMG, Surgery/Stimulation Research Source Type: research