Comparative Analysis of Acute Levodopa Challenge Test and the Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease

Conclusion The levodopa challenge test can be used as a screening tool for patients undergoing DBS surgery, and can predict the degree of improvement in muscle rigidity and bradykinesia surgery. However, the prediction of the degree of improvement of total motor symptoms is poor. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - December 12, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Chen, Yusheng Zu, Jie Zhang, Wei Xu, Chuanying Cui, Guiyun Cui, Chenchen Xiao, Qihua Tags: Original Article Source Type: research