Chronic thalamic stimulation for treatment of dystonic paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors report the effect of chronic stimulation of the ventrointermediate (Vim) thalamus for treatment of dystonic paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesias (PNKD). A 37-year-old patient had a 4-year history of severe and painful PNKD of the right arm. Chronic stimulation through a stereotactically implanted monopolar electrode in the left Vim resulted in a decrease of the frequency, duration, and intensity of the dystonic paroxysmal movement disorder. The benefit of stimulation has been maintained over 4 years of follow-up.
Medical subject headings
- Chorea
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Thalamic Nuclei