A 64-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease is pursing de…
A 64-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease is pursing deep brain stimulation for the management of symptoms. The most problematic symptom for the patient is impaired gait ability, but they also demonstrate bilateral tremor, rigidity, and mild dyskinesias. The patient has had good response to Levodopa medication until now, but is experiencing greater on-off fluctuations. Baseline testing indicates no cognitive impairment and there is no history of depression or anxiety. What target site would be MOST indicated for deep brain stimulation for this patient?