Deep brain stimulation of the ventralis oralis anterior thalamic nucleus is effective for dystonic tremor. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mongardi, L.; Rispoli, V.; Scerrati, A.; Giordano, F.; Capone, J.G.; Vaudano, A.E.; De Bonis, P.; Morgante, F.; Picillo, M.; Cavallo, M.A.; Sensi, M.
• Is Part Of: Parkinsonism & related disorders. Volume 81(2020)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- Periodicals; Movement disorders -- Periodicals; Movement Disorders -- Periodicals; Nerve Degeneration -- Periodicals; Nervous System Diseases -- Periodicals; Parkinson Disease -- Periodicals; Tremor -- Periodicals; Parkinson, Maladie de -- Périodiques; Parkinson's disease; 616.833
• DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2020.09.040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8020

Abstract

Highlights: VoA – DBS is effective on both dystonia and tremor. VoA – DBS benefits are not impaired by tolerance or side effects. The variable VoA-DBS outcome previously reported were not proven by VTA simulation. Application of new consensus on tremor classification may improve patient selection.