Thalamic ventral-Oralis complex/rostral zona incerta deep brain stimulation for midline tremor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Midline Tremor is defined as an isolated or combined tremor that affects the neck, trunk, jaw, tongue, and/or voice and could be part of Essential Tremor (ET), or dystonic tremor. The clinical efficacy of deep brain stimulation for Midline Tremor has been rarely reported. The Ventral Intermediate Nucleus and Globus Pallidus Internus are the preferred targets, but with variable outcomes. Thalamic Ventral-Oralis (VO) complex and Zona Incerta (ZI) are emerging targets for tremor control in various etiologies.

Objective

To report on neuroradiological, neurophysiological targeting and long-term efficacy of thalamic Ventral-Oralis complex and Zona Incerta deep brain stimulation in Midline Tremor.

Methods

Three patients (two males and one female) with Midline Trem

SUBMITTER: Scerrati A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11447151 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature