Zheng-Dao Deng1, Dian-You Li1, Chen-Cheng Zhang1, Yi-Xin Pan1, Jin Zhang1, Haiyan Jin2, Kristina Zeljec3, Shi-Kun Zhan1, Bo-Min Sun4. 1. Department of Functional Neurosurgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. 2. Department of Psychiatry, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. 3. Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, China. 4. Department of Functional Neurosurgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. Electronic address: sbm11224@rjh.com.cn.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: No effective treatment for tardive dystonia (TD) has been well established. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can ameliorate motor manifestations in primary dystonia, and may also be an effective approach for TD. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to illuminate the long-term efficacy and safety of subthalamic nucleus (STN)-DBS in treating TD. METHODS: Ten patients with refractory TD underwent STN-DBS therapy and were assessed by the Burke-Fahn-Marsden dystonia rating scale (BFMDRS), Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) at four time points: pre-operation, 1 week post-operation, 6 months post-operation, and at a final long-term postsurgical follow-up time point. RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 65.6 ± 30.4 months (range, 12-105 months). At the first follow-up, BFMDRS motor and disability scores had improved by 55.9± 28.3% and 62.6± 32.0%, respectively, while AIMS scores improved by 53.3± 26.7%. At the second follow-up, BFMDRS motor and disability scores improved further, by 87.3± 17.0% and 84.3% ± 22.9%, respectively, while AIMS scores improved by 88.4 ± 16.1%. At the last follow-up, this benefit was sustained and had plateaued. Quality of life was improved significantly at the long-term follow-up, and the HAMA and HAMD scores displayed a significant reduction that persisted after the first follow-up. CONCLUSION: STN-DBS may be an effective and acceptable procedure for TD, leading to persistent and significant improvement in both movement and psychiatric symptoms.
BACKGROUND: No effective treatment for tardive dystonia (TD) has been well established. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can ameliorate motor manifestations in primary dystonia, and may also be an effective approach for TD. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to illuminate the long-term efficacy and safety of subthalamic nucleus (STN)-DBS in treating TD. METHODS: Ten patients with refractory TD underwent STN-DBS therapy and were assessed by the Burke-Fahn-Marsden dystonia rating scale (BFMDRS), Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) at four time points: pre-operation, 1 week post-operation, 6 months post-operation, and at a final long-term postsurgical follow-up time point. RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 65.6 ± 30.4 months (range, 12-105 months). At the first follow-up, BFMDRS motor and disability scores had improved by 55.9± 28.3% and 62.6± 32.0%, respectively, while AIMS scores improved by 53.3± 26.7%. At the second follow-up, BFMDRS motor and disability scores improved further, by 87.3± 17.0% and 84.3% ± 22.9%, respectively, while AIMS scores improved by 88.4 ± 16.1%. At the last follow-up, this benefit was sustained and had plateaued. Quality of life was improved significantly at the long-term follow-up, and the HAMA and HAMD scores displayed a significant reduction that persisted after the first follow-up. CONCLUSION:STN-DBS may be an effective and acceptable procedure for TD, leading to persistent and significant improvement in both movement and psychiatric symptoms.