Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown remarkable therapeutic benefits for patients with
otherwise treatment-resistant movement and affective disorders. This technique is not only …

The few reported controlled studies show that bilateral stimulation of the globus pallidus
interna (GPi) is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hyperkinetic disorders. However …

Background Cervical dystonia is managed mainly by repeated botulinum toxin injections.
We aimed to establish whether pallidal neurostimulation could improve symptoms in …

Background Neurostimulation of the internal globus pallidus has been shown to be effective
in reducing symptoms of primary dystonia. We compared this surgical treatment with sham …

Background We have previously reported the efficacy and safety of bilateral pallidal
stimulation for primary generalised dystonia in a prospective, controlled, multicentre study …

Abstract Introduction Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment extended
broadly to many neurological and psychiatric disorders. Nevertheless, complications may …

There is substantial variability in the responsiveness of dystonia patients to deep brain
stimulation (DBS), presumably due to the multiple causes of dystonia. This article presents …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) is an effective
treatment for generalized dystonia. Its role in the management of other types of dystonia is …

Pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment option for medically
refractive dystonia. The mechanism by which globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) DBS …

Background Pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the best therapeutic option for patients
with disabling primary generalized dystonia (PGD) that is refractory to medications …