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- Title
Pilot study on a fast postoperative programming approach to subthalamic nucleus stimulation in Parkinson's disease.
- Authors
Li P; Mao B; Shang H; Kaelin-Lang A; Wang W
- Abstract
Objectives : T0 o evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a fast post-operative screening method using deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in patients with Parkinson's disease. Materials and Methods : T0 wenty-four patients implanted with electrodes for STN-DBS were divided into two groups : G0 roup I received traditional programming and Group II was treated with the fast method. The time required for programming in each group and the treatment effects were analyzed. Results : S0 ignificant postoperative improvement of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale III was achieved in the 'off medication' and 'on stimulation' condition in both the groups (Group I: 51.2% vs. Group II: 54.0%, P<0.05). The average time needed for programming, however, was significantly shorter in Group II as compared to Group I (P<0.05). Conclusions : T0 he new fast method can significantly reduce the time required to find a preliminary effective STN-DBS protocol in the early postoperative phase without sacrificing clinical efficacy.
- Publication
Neurology India, 2011, Vol 59, Issue 5, p669
- ISSN
0028-3886
- Publication type
Journal Article