6. Conclusions
Our clinical observations by surface electromyography show that the effects of Vim DBS and STN DBS on tremor are different. It might be postulated that Vim DBS inhibits the current rising tremor, whereas STN DBS modulates the tremor circuit. This investigation is preliminary and it is as yet very difficult to speculate the mechanisms underlying the modulation of the tremor circuit and the mechanisms of Vim and STN. Further clinical investigations should be carried out.
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Yokochi, F., Okiyama, R., Taniguchi, M., Takahashi, H., Hamada, I. (2005). Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation on Tremor. In: Bolam, J.P., Ingham, C.A., Magill, P.J. (eds) The Basal Ganglia VIII. Advances in Behavioral Biology, vol 56. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28066-9_39
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