Deep Brain Stimulation

Therapy for MOVEMENT DISORDERS, especially PARKINSON DISEASE, that applies electricity via stereotactic implantation of ELECTRODES in specific areas of the BRAIN such as the THALAMUS. The electrodes are attached to a neurostimulator placed subcutaneously.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): E02.331.300, E04.190

MeSH Unique ID: D046690

Entry Terms:

• Brain Stimulations, Deep
• Deep Brain Stimulations
• Stimulation, Deep Brain
• Stimulations, Deep Brain
• Brain Stimulation, Deep
• Electrical Stimulation of the Brain

Previous Indexing:

• Electric Stimulation (1973-2004)
• Electric Stimulation Therapy (1973-2004)

See Also:

• Electric Stimulation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Deep Brain Stimulation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Deep Brain Stimulation