Abstract
Subthalamic nucleus stimulation by means of permanently implanted brain electrodes is a very effective therapy for all the cardinal features of Parkinson's disease. In appropriate patients, motor improvement is accompanied by a significantly improved quality of life and a reduced necessity for medication. This article briefly reviews the indications, technique and postoperative management of patients undergoing subthalamic nucleus stimulation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 458-463 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Israel Medical Association Journal |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| State | Published - Jul 2005 |
Keywords
- Deep brain stimulation
- Subthalamic nucleus