Sunday, August 10, 2014

[Articles] Pallidal neurostimulation in patients with medication-refractory cervical dystonia: a randomised, sham-controlled trial

[Articles] Pallidal neurostimulation in patients with medication-refractory cervical dystonia: a randomised, sham-controlled trial
The Lancet Neurology

Pallidal neurostimulation for 3 months is more effective than sham stimulation at reducing symptoms of cervical dystonia. Extended follow-up is needed to ascertain the magnitude and stability of chronic neurostimulation effects before this treatment can be recommended as routine for patients who are not responding to conventional medical therapy.

Original Article: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70143-7/abstract?rss=yes

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