Differences in Brain Network Mechanisms Between STN and GPi Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Craniocervical Dystonia

Summary

Craniocervical dystonia, characterized by symptoms distributed in the craniofacial and/or cervical regions, is a type of focal or segmental dystonia and is the most common form of dystonia in adults. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a significant therapeutic approach for medically refractory craniocervical dystonia. The commonly utilized DBS targets are the Globus Pallidus internus (GPi) and the Subthalamic Nucleus (STN). Current research indicates no significant difference in efficacy between th

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-75 years 2. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for primary craniocervical dystonia (including patients with cranial, cervical, or unilateral extremity dystonia) 3. Disease duration ≥1 year 4. Normal cognitive function 5. The subject himself or his legal representative can

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