Deep brain stimulation: what can patients expect from it?

Machado, Andre; Fernandez, Hubert H; Deogaonkar, Milind · Cleve Clin J Med · 2012

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Abstract

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.

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