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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Deep brain stimulation for essential tremor: A systematic review |
Author: | Della Flora, E. Perera, C. Cameron, A. Maddern, G. |
Citation: | Movement Disorders, 2010; 25(11):1550-1559 |
Publisher: | Wiley-Liss |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
ISSN: | 0885-3185 1531-8257 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Eliana Della Flora, Caryn L. Perera, Alun L. Cameron, and Guy J. Maddern |
Abstract: | Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical treatment, which has proven useful in treating Parkinson's disease. This systematic review assessed the safety and effectiveness of DBS for another movement disorder, essential tremor. All studies concerning the use of DBS in patients with essential tremor were identified through searching of electronic databases and hand searching of reference lists. Studies were categorized as before/after DBS or DBS stimulation on/off to allow the effect of the stimulation to be analyzed separately to that of the surgery itself. A total of 430 patients who had received DBS for essential tremor were identified. Most of the reported adverse events were mild and could be treated through changing the stimulation settings. Generally, in all studies, there was a significant improvement in outcomes after DBS compared with baseline scores. In addition, DBS was significantly better in testing when the stimulation was turned on, compared with stimulation turned off or baseline. Based on Level IV evidence, DBS is possibly a safe and effective therapy for essential tremor. |
Keywords: | deep brain stimulation essential tremor systematic review |
Rights: | Copyright © 2010 Movement Disorder Society |
DOI: | 10.1002/mds.23195 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Surgery publications |
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