Orthostatic Tremor is Responsive to Bilateral Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation: Report of Two Cases Performed Asleep
- Evidente, Virgilio Gerald H.
- Baker, Zachary
- Evidente, Maris H.
- Garrett, Robin
- Lambert, Margaret
- Ponce, Francisco A.
Publication date
January 2018
DOI Publisher
Columbia University Libraries/Information Services Language
EnglishAbstract
Background: Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterized by rapid tremor in the lower extremities or trunk upon standing. Case Report: We report two patients presenting with OT, whose symptoms improved markedly following asleep bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Discussion: Medically refractory OT can respond favorably to asleep bilateral DBS surgery similar to awake surgery, and may have the advantages of less psychological trauma to the patient, shorter procedure times, and less exposure to anesthesia
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