Table 2

Percentage of test scores showing reliable change or no change postsurgery

Patient Operative procedure % Reliable improvement % Reliable deterioration % No change
1R STN7093
2R STN00100
3R STN38062
4R STN+L subthal stim02377
5R STN+L subthal stim02575
6R STN+L subthal stim13087
7R STN+L subthal stim00100
8L STN03367
9L STN03367
10Bilateral STN71380
11Bilateral STN13780
12Bilateral STN271360
  • R STN=Unilateral right subthalamic nucleus ablation; L STN=unilateral left subthalamic nucleus ablation; R STN+L subthal stim=right subthalamic nucleus ablation plus left subthalamic nucleus stimulator; Bilateral STN=bilateral subthalamic nucleus ablations.