Electrostimulation of Brain Deep Structures in Parkinson's Disease

TL;DR

This study developed an algorithm for selecting Parkinson's patients for deep brain stimulation, demonstrating significant improvements in motor function and medication reduction through electrostimulation.

Contribution

The paper introduces a new patient selection algorithm for deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease, streamlining referral and treatment processes.

Findings

Electrostimulation increased patients' functional activity by 55%.

Motor disorder severity was reduced by 55%.

Levodopa dose was halved after treatment.

Abstract

The study involved 56 patients with advanced and late stages of Parkinsons disease, which could be considered as potentially requiring neurosurgical treatment-electrical stimulation of deep brain structures. An algorithm has been developed for selecting patients with advanced and late stages of Parkinsons disease for neurological treatment-implantation of a system for electrical stimulation of deep brain structures in distant neurosurgical centers, which includes two stages for patients with limited mobility - outpatient and inpatient. The development of an algorithm for referral to neurological treatment has shortened the path of a patient with limited mobility from a polyclinic to a neurological center. Electro stimulation of deep brain structures in Parkinsons disease significantly improved the condition of patients-to increase functional activity by 55%, reduce the severity of motor disorders by 55%, and reduce the dose of levodopa drugs by half.