Table 3

Changes in the UPDRS motor scores and dyskinesia scores

Parameter% of Prepal scores atp Values
2 y3 yPrepal v 2 yPrepal v 3 y2 y v 3 y
Dyskinesias (on):
 CL16190.0010.003NS
 IPS8899NSNSNS
 AX6767NSNSNS
 TOT61780.017NSNS
Resting tremor (off):
 CL13380.0030.019NS
 IPS69109NSNSNS
Limb brady (off):
 CL91117NSNS0.015
 IPS105144NS0.0010.001
Limb brady (on):
 CL98113NSNSNS
 IPS115140NS0.026NS
Modified Hoehn and
Yahr stage (off)
108120NSNSNS
  • Prepal=Prepallidotomy; CL=contralateral; IPS=ipsilateral; AX=axial; TOT=total; brady=bradykinesia. Increases in percentage imply worsening.

  • p Values apply to the mean values of measurements, and are adjusted for multiple comparisons (see Methods).