Effects of Low-Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation in Bilateral Zona Incerta for a Patient With Tremor and Cerebellar Ataxia.

Ami Kumar Kristen L Matulis Zena A Fadel Alexander S Fanning Christian J Amlang Sheng-Han Kuo

Published in: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) (2024)

The finding of this case study suggests that bilateral low-frequency DBS at 30 Hz in the caudal zona incerta has the potential to improve ataxic speech but has limited impact on gait and stance. The involvement of zona incerta in speech warrants further investigation.

Keyphrases

deep brain stimulation
parkinson disease
case report
obsessive compulsive disorder
hearing loss
early onset
human health
cerebral palsy