Deep brain stimulation of the GPi treats restless legs syndrome associated with dystonia

Mov Disord. 2005 Apr;20(4):500-501. doi: 10.1002/mds.20349.

Abstract

We report on the case of a woman with generalized dystonia and restless legs syndrome whose restless legs resolved after bilateral internal globus pallidus deep brain stimulation, and recurred unilaterally after an infection required removal of one of the devices.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deep Brain Stimulation / instrumentation*
  • Dystonia / complications*
  • Female
  • Globus Pallidus / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / complications*
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / therapy*