Pedunculopontine nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease: A clinical review

Pedunculopontine nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease: A clinical review

Pedunculopontine nucleus region deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a promising but experimental therapy for axial motor deficits in Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly gait freezing and falls. Here, we summarise the clinical application and outcomes reported during the past 10 years. The publis...

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Main Authors: Thevathasan, W, Debu, B, Aziz, T, Bloem, BR, Blahak, C, Butson, C, Czernecki, V, Foltynie, T, Fraix, V, Grabli, D, Joint, C, Lozano, AM, Okun, MS, Ostrem, J, Pavese, N, Schrader, C, Tai, C-H, Krauss, JK, Moro, E, Movement Disorders Society PPN DBS Working Group in Collaboration With The World Society For Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017

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