Unilateral pallidal deep brain stimulation in a patient with cervical dystonia and tremor.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3171/2010.4.JNS091722.
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Abstract
Bilateral deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) is the favored neuromodulation procedure in cases of cervical dystonia. The authors report on a case of unilateral GPi implantation that resulted in sustained benefit with marked improvement in pain and dystonia.
Medical subject headings
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Torticollis
- Tremor