Deep Brain Stimulation

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DBS

Deep Brain Stimulation, also known as deep brain stimulation, refers to the targeted stimulation of specific nuclei in the brain using deep electrodes, which are surgically placed directly into the desired target area. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.

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Lateral X-ray of a patient with two implanted Boston Vercise electrodes.

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