Publications by authors named "Ali T Zirh"
Article Synopsis
- Dystonia is a movement disorder that affects quality of life, and while Botulinum Neurotoxin (BoNT) is a common treatment, it doesn't work for all patients; deep brain stimulation (DBS) has also been shown to benefit those with dystonia.
- A study of 67 dystonia patients treated with DBS over 7 years found significant improvements in symptoms, using scales like the Global Dystonia Severity (GDS) and Burke-Fahn-Marsden (BFMDRS) scores.
- The results showed average reductions in scores 5 to 7 years post-DBS, indicating DBS is an effective long-term treatment for various types of dystonia, despite not completely eliminating symptoms.
