Orthostatic Tremor is Responsive to Bilateral Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation: Report of Two Cases Performed Asleep.

Document Type

Article

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterized by rapid tremor in the lower extremities or trunk upon standing.

CASE REPORT: We report two patients presenting with OT, whose symptoms improved markedly following asleep bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

DISCUSSION: Medically refractory OT can respond favorably to asleep bilateral DBS surgery similar to awake surgery, and may have the advantages of less psychological trauma to the patient, shorter procedure times, and less exposure to anesthesia.

Medical Subject Headings

Aged; Deep Brain Stimulation; Dizziness; Electromyography; Humans; Male; Thalamus; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome; Tremor; Wakefulness

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Publication Title

Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y)

ISSN

2160-8288

Volume

8

First Page

566

Last Page

566

PubMed ID

30191085

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7916/D8KS882G

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