Medial Gamma Knife thalamotomy for intractable pain
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Outcome of Gamma Knife Thalamotomy in Patients with an Intractable Tremor
OBJECTIVE Tremor is a common movement disorder that interferes with daily living. Since the medication for tremor has some limitations, surgical intervention is needed in many patients. In certain patients who cannot undergo aggressive surgical intervention, Gamma Knife thalamotomy (GKT) is a safe and effective alternative. METHODS From June 2012 to August 2013, 7 patients with an intractable...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neurosurgery
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0022-3085,1933-0693
DOI: 10.3171/2018.7.gks181583