RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Tremor after head injury and its treatment by stereotaxic surgery.
JF Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
JO J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 815
OP 819
DO 10.1136/jnnp.45.9.815
VO 45
IS 9
A1 Andrew, J
A1 Fowler, C J
A1 Harrison, M J
YR 1982
UL http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/45/9/815.abstract
AB Tremor, both postural and kinetic may be a late complication for victims of severe closed head injury, especially in the young, and may add to their disability. The nature of the tremor is described in eight patients. In each a stereotaxic thalamotomy was performed, dramatically relieving or reducing the severity of tremor in each instance, and resulting in improved function of the affected limb and increased independence. The site of the responsible lesion, which is thought to lie in the mid brain, is discussed together with the indications and contraindications for surgical management.