| Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Area for Dystonic Tremor. |
| Seong Gyu Jeong, Myung Ki Lee, Won Ho Lee, Chang Ghu Ghang |
1Department of Neurosurgery, Bongseng Memorial Hospital, Busan, Korea. stereomk@naver.com
2Department of Neurology, Bongseng Memorial Hospital, Busan, Korea. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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The stereotactic surgical target for dystonic tremor is the subject of ongoing debate. Targeting the subthalamic area using deep brain stimulation has been regaining interest as a therapy for various types of involuntary movements. We describe the efficacy of stimulation of the subthalamic area in a patient with intractable dystonic tremor. Excellent control without neurological complications was achieved.
This case report demonstrates that the subthalamic area is a valuable target for the control of dystonic tremor. |
| Key Words:
Subthalamic area; Dystonic tremor; Deep brain stimulation |
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