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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751924000215 |