Abstract
Aim of this study was to investigate whether Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Centre Median Nucleus/Parafascicular (CM/PF) Complex is useful in reducing extrapyramidal symptoms in advanced Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients. In particular, we compared the action of CM/PF and subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS on resting hand tremor using EMG surface of ulnar and radial right-hand muscles. Our results show that C/M DBS is very effective in reducing tremor, indicating this complex as a new target in advanced PD patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 501-504 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Parkinsonism and Related Disorders |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- CM/PF complex
- DBS
- Parkinson Disease
- Surface EMG
- Tremor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ageing
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology