Deep brain subthalamic stimulation in Parkinson's disease: Effect of age

International audienceObjective: To assess subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation long term outcomes in a young (Age65 years old) parkinsonian's population. Background: Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation improves motor fluctuations and levodopa-induced dyskinesia. There is few data available about the effect of age at the moment of surgery on long term efficacy