The Prevalence of Fatigue Following Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Parkinson's Disease and Association with Quality of Life

Fatigue is a common and disabling nonmotor symptom seen in Parkinson’s disease (PD). While deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) improves motor symptoms, it has also been associated with non-motor side effects. To date no study has utilized standardized instruments to evaluate fatigue following DBS s...

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Main Authors: Benzi M. Kluger, Veronica Parra, Charles Jacobson, Cynthia W. Garvan, Ramon L. Rodriguez, Hubert H. Fernandez, Amanda Fogel, Barry M. Skoblar, Dawn Bowers, Michael S. Okun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/769506