Camptocormia in a patient with Parkinson disease: beneficial effects of pallidal deep brain stimulation. Case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Camptocormia is a well-known feature in cases of Parkinson disease (PD), and is usually unresponsive to dopaminergic therapy. A 62-year old man with a long history of PD and severe progressive camptocormia underwent bilateral pallidal stimulation. During the next 6 months a sustained improvement in trunk flexion was observed. After 14 months of follow up, the patient's trunk flexion is almost normal.
Medical subject headings
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dystonia
- Globus Pallidus
- Parkinson Disease