Thalamic stimulation for the treatment of tremor and other movement disorders.
Thalamic stimulation for the treatment of tremor and other motor movement disorders is attractive in view of the fact that it is a non-destructive procedure. With the experience of 26 cases indications can be defined. The method is an alternative for treatment of tremor only when thalamotomy carries a high risk of complications. Not only is the cost a limiting factor but also repeated operations for replacing the neuro-pacemaker and thus the risk of infection have to be taken in consideration.
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Department of Neurosurgery, C.H.R.U., Lille, France.
Siegfried
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D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004421:Dystonia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013787:Thalamic Nuclei / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014202:Tremor / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy