Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation and Botulinum Toxin to Manage Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson's Disease
This review finds that BTX injections are safe and effective for managing PS in PD, showing consistent, although modest, benefits in reducing posture abnormalities and pain. DBS shows promise, particularly with STN targeting, but stronger evidence is needed to confirm its efficacy.
Authors
- Francisco Cardoso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0808-0116)
- Thiago M. Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5273-7358)
- Maria Fernanda Liphaus Almeida Negreli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3461-1336)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.70469
- Primary Topic
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00