Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society
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Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of pediatric-onset dystonia. Deep brain stimulation is gaining acceptance for treating dystonias in children. There is minimal reported experience regarding the efficacy of deep brain stimulation in cerebral palsy. ⋯ Deep brain stimulation may offer an effective treatment option for cerebral palsy-related dystonia, especially in those treated before skeletal maturity.