New insights from a Malaysian real-world deep brain stimulation cohort.

Background: The availability of deep brain stimulation (DBS), a highly efficacious treatment for several movement disorders, remains low in developing countries, with scarce data available on utilization and outcomes.

Objective: We characterized the DBS cohort and outcomes at a Malaysian quaternary medical center.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was done on DBS-related surgery at the University of Malaya, including clinico-demographic, genetics, and outcomes data focusing on post-operative medication reduction and complications.