Pallidotomy

Pallidotomy

This specialised procedure is used to treat several movement disorders, ranging from dystonia to Parkinson’s disease.

Results

Pallidotomy is a useful surgery in the armamentarium of Parkinson’s disease treatment. When performed in a carefully selected group of patients it provides a significant improvement in the quality of life. The risk of major complications and mortality is less than 2%. It is at present the most acceptable form of surgical treatment for the idiopathic dystonia. Pallidal stimulation has proven to be superior than any other treatment in primary dystonia.