[Deep brain stimulation for hyperkinetic movement disorders]

M M Reich1, J Volkmann

  • 1Neurologischen Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str.11, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.

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|January 24, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers new hope for hyperkinetic movement disorders like dystonia and tremor when drugs fail. This therapy uses implanted electrodes to improve motor symptoms by stimulating brain areas.

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