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Thalamic stimulation for the treatment of tremor and other movement disorders
1Department of Neurosurgery, C.H.R.U., Lille, France.
Acta Neurochirurgica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1991
Abstract:
Thalamic stimulation for the treatment of tremor and other motor movement disorders is attractive in view of the fact that it is a non-destructive procedure. With the experience of 26 cases indications can be defined. The method is an alternative for treatment of tremor only when thalamotomy carries a high risk of complications. Not only is the cost a limiting factor but also repeated operations for replacing the neuro-pacemaker and thus the risk of infection have to be taken in consideration.