Stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus improves velocity of ballistic movements in Parkinson's disease.

High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus can markedly improve motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease. However, the underlying mechanisms mediating these improvements are not well understood. In particular, whether motor function is differentially improved in distal or...

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Auteurs principaux: Joundi, R, Brittain, J, Punt, T, Green, A, Jenkinson, N, Aziz, T
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: 2012