Deep brain stimulation: what can patients expect from it?
Deep brain stimulation has largely replaced ablative procedures for the treatment of advanced Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. It is also approved for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although not curative, it improves symptoms and quality of life.
Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. machada@ccf.org
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