Tourette syndrome treatment: deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Tourette syndrome treatment: deep brain stimulation (DBS). Age >25 years, Chronic severe tics. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Indications
- Age >25 years
- Chronic severe tics
- Functional impairment lasting >12 months
- Frequent tics which are noticeable in most situations
- Failed conventional medical treatment
- Medically stable for 6 months
- Willingness to participate in psychological interventions
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Complications
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References
- Mink JW, Walkup J, Frey K, et al. Patient selection and assessment recommendations for deep brain simulation in Tourette syndrome. Mov Disord 2006; 21:1831-1838.
- Martinez-Ramirez D, Jimenez-Shahed J, Leckman JF, et al. Efficacy and safety of deep brain stimulation in Tourette Syndrome: The International Tourette Syndrome Deep Brain Stimulation Public Database and Registry. JAMA Neurol 2018; 75:353-359.
