Effect of subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation on balance in Parkinson’s disease: A static posturographic analysis

The effect of subthalamic deep brain stimulation on balance in Parkinson’s disease remains unclear. To evaluate the effect of subthalamic nucleus stimulation on balance in Parkinson’s disease using posturography. 16 patients (9 women) who underwent subthalamic deep brain stimulation [mean age 59.6 years (46–70); mean disease duration 15.6 years (7–25); mean duration of subthalamic stimulation 32.1 months (3.0–69.6)] and 13 healthy age-matched...