Globus pallidus deep brain stimulation in dystonia

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 09 Dec 2005 English Publisher:WileyJournal:Movement Disorders, volume 21, pages 692-695 (issn: 0885-3185, eissn: 1531-8257,

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Authors: Alan, Diamond; Joohi, Shahed; Shaheda, Azher; Kevin, Dat-Vuong; Joseph, Jankovic;

doi: 10.1002/mds.20767

pmid: 16342255

Globus pallidus deep brain stimulation in dystonia

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AbstractGlobus pallidus deep brain stimulation (GPi‐DBS) is a useful alternative in the treatment of dystonia. Patients selected for GPi‐DBS were prospectively rated with the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale (UDRS). Also, “blinded” videotape assessments were performed. Eleven patients were identified. Compared with pre‐DBS scores, there were improvements in mean total UDRS score (15.3%) and in the following subscores: neck (18.18%), trunk (32.9%), arm(17.9%), and leg (19.9%). One patient developed a skin infection and erosion requiring surgical debridement. GPi‐DBS is a safe and effective treatment for generalized dystonia in patients who remained impaired, despite optimal medical therapy. © 2005 Movement Disorder Society

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Keywords

Adult, Male, Adolescent, Deep Brain Stimulation, Middle Aged, Globus Pallidus, Severity of Illness Index, Dystonia, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Child, Follow-Up Studies

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