Changing for a rechargeable neurostimulator in Parkinson’s disease patients: safety and feasibility
Objective: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of the replacement of non-rechargeable implanted pulse generator (IPG) by rechargeable ones. Background: DBS of…The establishment of Deep Brain Stimulation Nurse Association (DBSNA) in United Kingdom (UK)
Objective: This is a qualitative analysis in the establishment of DBSNA for specialist nurses working in neuromodulation in the UK. Background: Surgical movement disorder nurses…From Non-rechargeable to Rechargeable Technology: Insights and Management of Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation in Dystonia after Switching to a Rechargeable Implantable Pulse Generator
Objective: Here, we aimed to evaluate the management of stimulation intensities after switching from NRC to RC IPG compared to previous RC-to-RC replacements. Background: Patients…Hardware-related infections seen after implantable pulse generator replacement in Parkinson‘s patients who underwent Deep Brain Stimulation: A Single Center Experience
Objective: To investigate the hardware-related infection frequency associated with implantable pulse generator ( IPG ) replacement in Parkinson's patients who underwent Deep Brain Stimulation (…Can brittle dyskinesia be one of the causes of Twiddler syndrome in Deep Brain Stimulation?
Objective: To discuss whether brittle dyskinesia can be a cause of Twiddler syndrome. Background: Many studies have reported that the cause of Twiddler syndrome (…An efficient algorithm for predicting pathological high-voltage spindles related to Parkinsonian resting tremor from local field potential recordings
Objective: To detect the early-onset of high-voltage spindles (HVSs), with a minimum latency to realize smart neurostimulators for treating Parkinson’s disease (PD) Background: Resting tremor…Improvement of apraxia of eyelid opening in a patient with Parkinson’s disease following the change of the implantable pulse generator for subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation .
Objective: To report a patient with Parkinson's disease (PD) in whom apraxia of eyelid opening (ALO) improved after the change of another implantable pulse generator…Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Rechargeable Deep Brain Stimulator Implantable Pulse Generators
Objective: To assess predictors of patient satisfaction with rechargeable implantable pulse generators (IPGs) Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective therapy for Parkinson Disease…Safe Functional MR Imaging in STN-DBS implanted Parkinson’s disease
Objective: Evaluation of clinically optimized settings in bilateral STN-DBS Parkinson’s disease, allows anatomical correlations with benefits and side effects. Background: MRI acquisition can cause permanent…DBS programming requirements and longevity
Objective: Determine need for programming for contemporary DBS systems, and the rate of explant, revision, or replacement. Background: DBS provides relief for motor symptoms of…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.