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.