In this report, we have shown the efficacy of GPi DBS in the treatment of drug refractory dystonia associated camptocormia. Although only reported for PD associated camptocormia, evaluation for truncal extensor myopathy is mandatory in these cases also to achieve a good outcome.
Background: Cognitive dysfunction is an important cause of disability in Parkinson's disease (PD) and Parkinson's Plus syndrome (PD Plus). The development of dementia in PD has significant impact on the natural history of disease with rapid progression of disability and increased mortality. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical and neuropsychological profile in patients with PD and PD Plus syndromes. Methods: Forty-one patients with a diagnosis of probable PD, and Parkinson's Plus syndromes with minimum of fifth standard education were enrolled. They were evaluated with the UPDRS, Hoehn & Yahr staging, MMSE and AIIMS comprehensive neuropsychological battery in Hindi (adult form) using the eight lobar scales for the right and left hemisphere. Patients were then compared with age and gender matched controls. Results: Parkinson's disease (85.4%) comprised
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