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Effects of Trans‐Spinal Magnetic Stimulation on DBS' Induced Freezing of Gait in a Patient with Generalized Dystonia.

Authors :
Nunes, Glaucia Aline
Carra, Rafael Bernhart
Listik, Clarice
Machado, Sheilla
da Silva Simões, Juliana
Rocha, Augusto Coelho
Menezes, Janaína Reis
Barbosa, Egberto Reis
Cury, Rubens Gisbert
Source :
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice; Sep2024, Vol. 11 Issue 9, p1166-1168, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses the use of trans-spinal magnetic stimulation (TsMS) as a potential treatment for freezing of gait (FoG) induced by deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a patient with generalized dystonia. DBS is an effective treatment for dystonia, but it can sometimes cause FoG, which reduces its benefits. TsMS is a noninvasive alternative that has shown promise in relieving FoG in Parkinson's disease. In this study, a patient with DBS-induced FoG underwent TsMS, and improvements were observed in FoG scores and gait performance. Although this study only included one patient, it suggests that TsMS may be a useful strategy for dystonic patients with secondary parkinsonism or FoG. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23301619
Volume :
11
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180109037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.14137