Emergence of complex, involuntary movements after gamma knife radiosurgery for essential tremor

Mov Disord. 2001 Sep;16(5):965-7. doi: 10.1002/mds.1178.

Abstract

Gamma knife radiosurgery is generally considered a safer alternative to traditional pallidotomy or thalamotomy. We report the case of a 59-year-old patient with essential tremor who developed a complex, disabling movement disorder following gamma knife thalamotomy. This case illustrates the need for long-term follow-up to fully evaluate the potential for complications following radiosurgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athetosis / etiology
  • Chorea / etiology
  • Dystonia / etiology
  • Essential Tremor / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders / etiology*
  • Radiosurgery / adverse effects*
  • Tremor / etiology
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