From the Blogs: Deep Brain Stimulation Targeting in Neurosurgery, Part I of III

Bianca Belcher, PA-C in neurosurgery, explains the basics of the three most frequently used surgical targets in deep brain stimulation, starting with the ventralis intermedius nucleus of the thalamus, in a three-part series beginning with this In Practice blog post.

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has become commonly used for treatment of medically refractory movement disorders, particularly Parkinson disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. In this week's In Practice blog post, Bianca Belcher, a physician assistant in neurosurgery, provides an overview of the three most popular DBS surgical targets, including when and when not to stimulate them, and possible adverse effects with incorrect electrode placement.

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From the Blogs: Deep Brain Stimulation Targeting in Neurosurgery, Part I of III

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