Long-term update of the effect of spinal cord stimulation in advanced Parkinson’s disease patients
Olivia Samotus, Andrew G. Parrent, Mandar Jog
Abstract
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a minimally-invasive procedure that has shown variable outcomes for dopaminergic-resistant gait impairments in small cohorts of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients [1]. Our pilot study reported mid-thoracic, epidural SCS significantly improved stride velocity and reduced the number of freezing of gait (FOG) episodes during self-paced straight walking in advanced PD patients after 6 months [2]. However, long-term gait effects (>6 months) of SCS are unclear. This article reports the effect of SCS following 3-years of SCS in our pilot study’s cohort of PD patients [2].
Topics & Concepts
MedicineParkinson's diseaseGaitDeep brain stimulationSpinal cord stimulationPhysical medicine and rehabilitationSpinal cordCohortDopaminergicDiseasePhysical therapyInternal medicineDopaminePsychiatryParkinson's Disease Mechanisms and TreatmentsTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation StudiesPain Management and Treatment