The few reported controlled studies show that bilateral stimulation of the globus pallidus
interna (GPi) is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hyperkinetic disorders. However …

Globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation (GPi DBS) is the most effective intervention
for medically refractory segmental and generalized dystonia in both children and adults …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has developed during the past 20 years as a remarkable
treatment option for several different disorders. Advances in technology and surgical …

Myoclonus is a sudden, brief, involuntary muscle jerk. It is caused by abrupt muscle
contraction, in the case of positive myoclonus, or by sudden cessation of ongoing muscular …

There is substantial variability in the responsiveness of dystonia patients to deep brain
stimulation (DBS), presumably due to the multiple causes of dystonia. This article presents …

Pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment option for medically
refractive dystonia. The mechanism by which globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) DBS …

Our knowledge of the clinical, neurophysiological, and genetic aspects of myoclonus‐
dystonia (M‐D) has improved markedly in the recent years. Basic research has provided …

Dystonia is a common movement disorder that devastates the lives of many patients, but the
etiology of this disorder remains poorly understood. Dystonia has traditionally been …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) and ventral intermediate
thalamic nucleus (VIM) are established treatment options in primary dystonia and tremor …

Opinion statement Treatment of myoclonus requires an understanding of the
physiopathology of the condition. The first step in treatment is to determine if there is an …