Deep brain stimulation in children and young adults with secondary dystonia: the Children's Hospital Los Angeles experience

摘要: Background Dystonia is a movement disorder in which involuntary sustained or intermittent muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements, abnormal postures, both. It can be classified as primary secondary. There no cure for dystonia the goal of treatment to provide better quality life patient. Surgical intervention considered patients whom an adequate trial medical has failed. Deep brain stimulation (DBS), specifically globus pallidus interna (GPi), been shown extremely effective generalized dystonia. much less evidence use DBS with secondary However, given large number dystonia, significant burden on their families, potential improve functional status comfort level, it important continue investigate realm Object The objective this study...