Object Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internus (GPi) is a promising new
procedure for the treatment of dystonia. The authors present their technical approach for …

Abstract Background/Aims: Tardive dystonia (TD) can be a highly disabling, permanent
condition related to the use of dopamine-receptor-blocking medications. Our aim was to …

Background Severe forms of primary dystonia are difficult to manage medically. We
assessed the safety and efficacy of pallidal neurostimulation in patients with primary …

Objectives: To determine the effect of electrode contact location on efficacy of bilateral
globus pallidus internus (GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS) for primary generalised dystonia …

Background and purpose Bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery targeting the
globus pallidus internus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is widely used in …

Introduction Programming of globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS)
systems for dystonia is complex because clinical benefits are often gradual. Some groups …

Deep brain stimulation in dystonia: factors contributing to... : Current Opinion in Neurology
Deep brain stimulation in dystonia: factors contributing to variability in outcome in short and …

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 60 Hz deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the
globus pallidus internus (GPi) in 15 consecutive patients with primary dystonia. Methods: We …

Objective Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a useful therapeutic option for
patients with insufficient benefit from conservative treatment. Methods Nine patients with …

Among the surgical treatment options for patients with medically refractory dystonia chronic
deep brain stimulation (DBS) of different targets in the basal ganglia circuitry has become …