Thalamic stimulation for primary writing tremor

Brad A. Racette; Joshua Dowling; Jennifer Randle; Jonathan W. Mink

doi:10.1007/s004150170177

Thalamic stimulation for primary writing tremor

Brad A. Racette, Joshua Dowling, Jennifer Randle, Jonathan W. Mink

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We report a patient with primary writing tremor whose tremor was treated with thalamic stimulation. He had undergone trials of multiple oral medications with no benefit for his tremor. An electrode lead was implanted in the thalamic nucleus ventralis intermedius with nearly complete control of his tremor and no postoperative complications. We conclude that nucleus ventralis intermedius thalamic stimulation is safe and effective for primary writing tremor.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	380-382
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Neurology
Volume	248
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s004150170177
State	Published - Jun 6 2001

Keywords

Deep brain stimulation
Dystonia
Essential tremor
Primary writing tremor

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