| Literature DB >> 18337153 |
A Peppe1, A Gasbarra, A Stefani, C Chiavalon, M Pierantozzi, E Fermi, P Stanzione, C Caltagirone, P Mazzone.
Abstract
Aim of this study was to investigate whether Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Centre Median Nucleus/Parafascicular (CM/PF) Complex is useful in reducing extrapyramidal symptoms in advanced Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients. In particular, we compared the action of CM/PF and subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS on resting hand tremor using EMG surface of ulnar and radial right-hand muscles. Our results show that C/M DBS is very effective in reducing tremor, indicating this complex as a new target in advanced PD patients.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18337153 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2007.11.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Parkinsonism Relat Disord ISSN: 1353-8020 Impact factor: 4.891