Long‐term effect of deep brain stimulation for essential tremor on activities of daily living and health‐related quality of life

Objectives –  To report long‐term effects of thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) on activities of daily living (ADL) and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with essential tremor (ET).

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