Connectivity Patterns of Subthalamic Stimulation Influence Pain Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease

Background: Pain is highly prevalent in Parkinson’s disease and is associated with significant reduction in health-related quality of life. Subthalamic deep brain stimulation can produce significant pain relief in a subset of patients after surgery. However, the mechanism by which deep brain stimulation modulates sensory function in Parkinson’s disease remains uncertain. Objective: To describe the motor and pain outcomes of deep brain...