====== Deep Brain Stimulation for tremor ======

[[Tremor]] is the most common [[movement disorder]] (intention>postural>resting), with [[essential tremor]] affecting 5–10 million persons in the U.S. Thalamic stimulation may be useful for tremors that are refractory to medical treatment, including tremor dominant Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, cerebellar and posttraumatic tremor.
Prior to being considered for surgical intervention, it should be determined that the patient has failed maximal medical therapy.

Side effects of [[Vim]] stimulation include paresthesias, H/A, dysequilibrium, dysarthria, dystonia & localized pain.