Neurosurgery to treat myoclonic dystonia: the case of Aina

Aina was diagnosed with myoclonic dystonia during her first years of life. Initially, the Movement Disorder Unit of the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital prescribed a pharmacological treatment.Over the years, however, myoclonus (abrupt spasms) worsened and worsened their quality of life. Our specialists recommended her to undergo a deep brain stimulation (DBS) neurosurgery.Thanks to this technique, Aina, 16 years old, can imagine a future without the pain and insecurity caused by this neurological disease.
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