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Case Reports
Effects of pedunculopontine area and pallidal DBS on gait ignition in Parkinson's disease.
Freezing of gait is a disabling feature of Parkinson's disease, and so far no established treatment exists. Deep brain stimulation of the pedunculopontine area has been proposed to treat refractory gait disorders, yet data on measurable effects, especially in combination with stimulation of other targets, are scarce. ⋯ Combined multifocal stimulation may be a promising option for gait ignition and freezing of gait in advanced Parkinson's disease.