RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Stereotactic thalamotomy for the relief of intention tremor of multiple sclerosis.
JF Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
JO J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 596
OP 599
DO 10.1136/jnnp.47.6.596
VO 47
IS 6
A1 Speelman, J D
A1 Van Manen, J
YR 1984
UL http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/47/6/596.abstract
AB The results of a stereotactic thalamotomy in 11 patients with clinically definite multiple sclerosis and severe intention tremor are discussed. The operation produces a beneficial effect on the tremor and an improvement of arm function in most patients. The good results have often been counterbalanced by postoperative complications or progression of the disease. An operation may be considered, if the tremor lasts for at least a year, and if there is no serious cerebral atrophy or other relevant damage to CNS structures. The patient must be capable of giving informed consent.