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Thalamic stimulation for the treatment of tremor and other motor movement disorders is attractive in view of the fact that it is a non-destructive procedure. With the experience of 26 cases indications can be defined. The method is an alternative for treatment of tremor only when thalamotomy carries a high risk of complications. Not only is the cost a limiting factor but also repeated operations for replacing the neuro-pacemaker and thus the risk of infection have to be taken in consideration.
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Blond, S., Siegfried, J. (1991). Thalamic Stimulation for the Treatment of Tremor and Other Movement Disorders. In: Hitchcock, E.R., Broggi, G., Burzaco, J., Martin-Rodriguez, J., Meyerson, B.A., Tóth, S. (eds) Advances in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 9. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum, vol 52. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9160-6_30
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