Pedunculopontine nucleus stimulation improves gait freezing in Parkinson disease.

BACKGROUND: Pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) stimulation is a novel therapy for Parkinson disease. However, controversies remain regarding the clinical application of this new therapy, including patient selection, electrode positioning, and how best to assess outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To clarify the clini...

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Main Authors: Thevathasan, W, Coyne, T, Hyam, J, Kerr, G, Jenkinson, N, Aziz, T, Silburn, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011