title: Thalamic deep brain stimulation for orthostatic tremor.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Orthostatic tremor is an uncommon disorder manifest by high frequency, low amplitude leg tremor upon weight bearing. Treatment with oral tremor agents is inconsistent and usually not satisfactory.
  
  
  METHODS
  We implanted bilateral ventralis intermedius nuclei deep brain stimulators into an 82-year-old male with refractory orthostatic tremor.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient had a marked subjective and objective improvement in leg and arm tremor, mainly manifested by an improved ability to stand.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation may be considered in refractory cases of orthostatic tremor.
authors: Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States of America.
authors: Toby C
authors: TC
authors: Yaltho
authors: William G
authors: WG
authors: Ondo
keywords: Orthostatic tremor; deep brain stimulation; ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus