Subthalamic stimulation for Parkinson's disease.
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.
Israel
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. israelz@hadassah.org.il
Hassin-Baer
Sharon
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D000075202:Contraindications; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D020531:Subthalamic Nucleus / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome