Evaluation of Quantitative Measurement Techniques for Head Tremor With Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation

Early Experience With New Generation Deep Brain Stimulation Leads in Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor Patients

“…Furthermore, recent findings suggest stability of programming parameters without repeated monthly programming as is currently done . This streamlined work flow may allow further opportunity to explore directionality . We have not noticed any significant time savings or additional time due to the newer generation directional system to date.…”

“…Newer interfaces are likely to simplify parameter optimization and potentially demonstrate energy utilization with directional versus omnidirectional therapy. Furthermore, recent findings suggest stability of programming parameters without repeated monthly programming as is currently done . This streamlined work flow may allow further opportunity to explore directionality .…”

“…PD medications were compared after being converted into levodopa equivalent daily doses (LEDD) (Levodopa Equivalent Dose Calculator, http://www.parkinsonsmeasurement.org). The unified PD rating scale III (UPDRS‐III) was used for PD motor examination, and the Fahn‐Tolosa‐Marin Tremor Rating Scale (TRS) was included for ET tremor assessment using a previously reported methodology . Demographic gender distributions in PD and ET patients were analyzed using Fisher's exact test.…”

SmartWear body sensors for neurological and neurosurgical patients: A review of current and future technologies

“…Although there are many studies of SmartWear use for spinal pathology, studies have shown feasibility for use in patients treated neurosurgically for essential tremors and deep brain stimulation. 112 , 113 For example, Chockalingam et al, used a smartphone application known as Lift Pulse to measure essential tremors post ventralis intermedius thalamic deep brain stimulation. 113 The study found a significant correlation between Lift Pulse improvement and Marin Tremor Rating Scale for arm tremor.…”

“… 112 , 113 For example, Chockalingam et al, used a smartphone application known as Lift Pulse to measure essential tremors post ventralis intermedius thalamic deep brain stimulation. 113 The study found a significant correlation between Lift Pulse improvement and Marin Tremor Rating Scale for arm tremor. Wearable devices used to monitor cerebrospinal fluid flow and pediatric cerebral hemodynamics are also being investigated in inpatient settings, representing a possible avenue for monitoring these vital parameters remotely.…”