Stereotactic implantation of deep brain stimulation electrodes: a review of technical systems, methods and emerging tools.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become increasingly important for the treatment and relief of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia and psychiatric illness. As DBS implantations and any other stereotactic and functional surgical procedure require accurate, precise and...

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Published in:Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing Vol. 48; no. 7; pp. 611 - 625
Main Authors: Hemm S, Wårdell K, Hemm, Simone, Wårdell, Karin
Format: research review Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Jul2010
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