Hassler and Dieckmann's seminal paper on stereotactic thalamotomy for Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: translation and critical reappraisal

Mov Disord. 2008 Oct 30;23(14):1966-72. doi: 10.1002/mds.22238.

Abstract

Papers concerning the use of deep brain stimulation to the thalamus for relief of symptoms of Tourette syndrome have frequently cited a paper by Hassler and Dieckmann, published in 1970. We present a translation of this paper and discussion in English.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Stereotaxic Techniques / history*
  • Thalamus / surgery*
  • Tourette Syndrome / history*
  • Tourette Syndrome / surgery*