title: A simple and cost-effective method of fixation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode.
abstract: Unplanned migration of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode after accurate placement at the intended target can result in a poor surgical outcome and added cost to the procedure. There are various fixation methods described in the literature. The authors describe the use of a modified burr-hole cover which serves as a simple and cost-effective method of fixation of the DBS lead with excellent results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore. wai_hoe_ng@nni.com.sg
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004867:Equipment Design; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D013537:Sutures; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014207:Trephining / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation