# Successful Unilateral Ventro-Oral (Vo) Thalamotomy for Peripheral Post-traumatic Dystonia With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A woman with hand injury-related dystonia and pain found relief through a specific brain surgery, but treatment remains challenging.

## Contribution

Demonstrates successful unilateral Vo thalamotomy for PPD with CRPS, offering a novel treatment approach.

## Key findings

- Vo thalamotomy provided significant symptom relief for PPD with CRPS.
- Standard treatments failed, highlighting the need for tailored approaches.

## Abstract

Peripheral post-traumatic dystonia (PPD) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are both challenging conditions often stemming from trauma and, in some cases, coexisting. This complexity complicates diagnosis and treatment approaches. A case involving a woman in her 40s highlighted this issue - after a hand injury, she suffered from deformities and pain. Standard treatments were ineffective, but ventro-oral (Vo) thalamotomy brought significant symptom relief. Despite this success, treating PPD, especially when mixed with CRPS, remains difficult, and tailored approaches are crucial. Further research is essential to better understand and manage these conditions.