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Stereotactic neurosurgery for tremor
Author(s) -
Speelman Johannes D.,
Schuurman Richard,
de Bie Rob M.A.,
Esselink Rianne A.J.,
Bosch D. Andries
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.10147
Subject(s) - thalamotomy , deep brain stimulation , stereotactic surgery , neurosurgery , essential tremor , medicine , subthalamic nucleus , thalamic stimulator , hypokinesia , thalamus , resting tremor , physical medicine and rehabilitation , motor symptoms , parkinson's disease , parkinsonism , movement disorders , neuroscience , surgery , psychology , disease , pathology , radiology
The role of the motor thalamus as surgical target in stereotactic neurosurgery for different kinds of tremor is discussed. For tremor in Parkinson's disease, the subthalamic nucleus becomes more and more often the surgical target, because this target also gives relief of other and more incapacitating symptoms (hypokinesia, rigidity). Stimulation is as effective in tremor suppression as coagulation but has less adverse events and permits bilateral surgery. In selected cases, thalamotomy can still be indicated. © 2002 Movement Disorder Society