ReviewMovement disorders clinical practice2026
Dystonia Scales for Children: Challenges and Obstacles in DBS Practice.
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- Severity-Based and Family-Centered Approaches to Deep Brain Stimulation in GNAO1-Related Disorders.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2026Article
- Reply to: Severity-Based and Family-Centered Approaches to Deep Brain Stimulation in GNAO1-Related Disorders.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2026Article
- Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation in Dystonia: Investigating Differential Response by Dystonia Distribution.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDystonia in pediatric patients often coexists with other movement disorders and neurodevelopmental issues. Current rating scales for evaluating pediatric deep brain stimulation (DBS) candidates are not universally applicable and often require a non-validated combination of the existing scales.
objectivesTo evaluate dystonia scales used in pediatric patients, focusing on their application in DBS.
methodsA scoping review identified the most widely used scales in pediatric DBS candidates.
resultsThe Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale was the most frequently chosen (94.3%), often as a sole scale (78.2%). The Barry Albright Dystonia Scale followed (12.9%). The Unified Dystonia Rating Scale, Global Dystonia Rating Scale, Dyskinesia Impairment Scale and Movement Disorders in Childhood Rating Scale, were used less frequently (5.6%, 4%, 2.4% and 0.8%, respectively). Only 12% of studies included a quality-of-life scale.
conclusionsThere is a need for a new pediatric dystonia scale for evaluating DBS candidates considering developmental and functional challenges.
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