Abstract

Surgical treatments are an important consideration in the management of many movement disorders, particularly for patients refractory to medications. Increasing number of published reports have demonstrated an overall improvement in motor function, activities of daily living and quality of life particularly with deep brain stimulation. In addition the procedure is also relatively safe. In this article, we review the various types of movement disorders that may benefit from surgical intervention.

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