Deep brain stimulation for tremor and dystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease)
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000892
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on deep brain stimulation for tremor andddystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease).
Authors' recommendations:
1 Guidance
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of deep brain stimulation for tremor and dystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease) appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 Patient selection and management should be carried out in the context of a multidisciplinary team specialising in the long-term care of patients with movement disorders.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=IP_319
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dystonia
- Tremor
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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