Subthalamotomy is an effective alternative for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, uncertainty about the optimal target location and the possibility of inducing haemichorea-ballism have limited its application. We assessed the correlation between the topography of radiofrequency-based lesions of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) with motor improvement and the emergence of haemichorea-ballism.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.