Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has proven to be effective for pain that is unresponsive to medication. This technique involves an anesthesiologist or a neurosurgeon placing stimulation electrodes at the thoracic vertebrae to provide pain relief. Although SCS is not currently a standard treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease, recent studies have shown that Parkinson's patients who experience intolerable pain and undergo SCS treatment not only experience pain relief but also show improvements in gait and other Parkinson's symptoms. Therefore, the investigators aim to use temporary, minimally invasive SCS electrodes to help patients with nrFOG (non-responsive Freezing of Gait) improve their stability and reduce their risk of falls.
Age range
40 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Gait parameters --- foot rotation [degtree]
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Gait parameters --- step length [cm]
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Gait parameters --- stride length [cm]
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Gait parameters --- step width [cm]
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Gait parameters --- stance phase [%]
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Gait parameters --- swing phase [%]
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Gait parameters --- double stance phase [%]
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Gait parameters --- step time [second]
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Gait parameters --- stride time [second]
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Gait parameters --- cadence [steps/minute]
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Gait parameters --- velocity [km/hour]
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