title: [Neuronal mechanisms of motor signal transmission in thalamic Voi nucleus in spasmodic torticollis patients].
abstract: Neural mechanisms of motor signal transmission in ventrooral (Voi) nucleus of motor thalamus during the realization-of voluntary and involuntary abnormal (dystonic) movements in patients with spasmodic torticollis were investigated by means of microelectrode technique. The high reactivity of the cellular Voi elements to various functional (mainly motor) tests was proved. Analysis of neuronal activity showed: (1) the difference of neural mechanisms of motor signal transmission in the realization of voluntary movement with and without the involvement of the pathological axial neck muscles, as well as passive and abnormal involuntary dystonic movements; (2) significance of sensory component in the mechanisms of sensorimotor interactions during realization of voluntary and involuntary dystonic head and neck movements, causing the activation of the axial neck muscles; (3) important role of the rhythmic and synchronized neuronal activity in motor signal transmission during the realization of active and passive movements. Participation of Voi nucleus in pathological mechanisms of spasmodic torticollis was shown. The data obtained can be used for identificatiori of Voi thalamic nucleus during stereotactic neurosurgical operations in patients with spasmodic torticollis for selection the optimum destruction (stimulation) target and reduction of postoperative effects.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Sedov
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Raeva
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Pavlenko
mesh_terms: D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D013788:Thalamus / Q000503:physiopathology; D014103:Torticollis / Q000503:physiopathology*