Deep Brain Stimulation of the Ventral Intermediate Nucleus of the Thalamus in Writer's Cramp: A Case Report.

Lisa HirtFabio GrassiaJeanne FeuersteinJohn A ThompsonSteven OjemannDrew S Kern

Published in: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) (2021)

This case highlights the intraoperative approach and clinical effects of VIM DBS in the treatment of medically refractory writer's cramp (WC). We contextualize our results from this case with previous reports of VoA/VoP stimulation for WC.

Keyphrases

deep brain stimulation
parkinson disease
obsessive compulsive disorder
emergency department
patients undergoing
combination therapy
smoking cessation