Case Reports

Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Orthostatic Tremor

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Abstract

Background: Orthostatic tremor is an uncommon disorder manifest by high frequency, low amplitude leg tremor upon weight bearing. Treatment with oral tremor agents is inconsistent and usually not satisfactory.

Methods: We implanted bilateral ventralis intermedius nuclei deep brain stimulators into an 82-year-old male with refractory orthostatic tremor.

Results: The patient had a marked subjective and objective improvement in leg and arm tremor, mainly manifested by an improved ability to stand.

Discussion: Bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation may be considered in refractory cases of orthostatic tremor.

Keywords:

Orthostatic tremordeep brain stimulationventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 1
  • Page/Article: tre-01-26-56-2
  • DOI: 10.5334/tohm.78
  • Submitted on 20 Apr 2011
  • Accepted on 1 Jun 2011
  • Published on 10 Aug 2011
  • Peer Reviewed