Neuro estímulo eléctrico periférico no invasivo como opción terapéutica en temblor esencial

Abstract

Introduction: Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder at present, its prevalence increases with age and is mainly characterized by being an action tremor of upper limbs that can affect lower limbs, trunk and head. It directly affects the quality of life of people by limiting the activities of daily living leading to the development of disorders such as anxiety and depression. The poor adherence to pharmacological treatment plus its side effects represents a constant problem, however, in recent years electrical neuro-stimuli have been included as a non-invasive therapeutic option that, through afferent peripheral stimulation, allows tremors to be controlled effectively. Objective: This review aims to describe the adverse effects and efficacy of non-invasive peripheral neuro-stimuli as a therapeutic option for essential tremor. Methodology: A narrative bibliographic review will be carried out by searching for articles in digital databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Web of science. In Spanish and English, between the years 2017- 2022. Results: The therapy with neuro electrical stimuli represents a non-invasive, effective and safe treatment that allows individualized attention based on the brain oscillations of each patient, through neuromodulation through the median and radial nerve.