Use of a single semilinear incision in Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.
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Abstract
This technical note presents the authors experience in using a single semilinear incision for bilateral implantation of Deep Brain Stimulation electrodes in the treatment of movement disorders, in order to avoid some of the hardware and skin related complications of this procedure. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are presented and discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Parkinson Disease
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