Deep Brain Stimulation in Huntington’s Disease—Preliminary Evidence on Pathophysiology, Efficacy and Safety

Deep Brain Stimulation in Huntington’s Disease—Preliminary Evidence on Pathophysiology, Efficacy and Safety

Huntington’s disease (HD) is one of the most disabling degenerative movement disorders, as it not only affects the motor system but also leads to cognitive disabilities and psychiatric symptoms. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the pallidum is a promising symptomatic treatment targeting the core moto...

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Main Authors: Lars Wojtecki, Stefan Jun Groiss, Christian Johannes Hartmann, Saskia Elben, Sonja Omlor, Alfons Schnitzler, Jan Vesper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
chorea
Huntington
deep brain stimulation
DBS
safety pathophysiology
recordings
globus pallidus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/3/38

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