Tremor Rebound Due to a Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Fracture with Normal Impedance Treated by Rescue Thalamotomy in a Patient with Essential Tremor: A Case Report

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been shown to be an effective treatment for essential tremor and other movement disorders. However, hardware-related complications have limited its efficacy. Lead fracture in DBS typically occurs in the cervical area in high-risk patients. Surgical revisi...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Hashikawa, Galih Indra Permana, Takashi Morishita, Takayuki Koga, Hideaki Tanaka, Hiromasa Kobayashi, Hiroshi Abe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751924000215