Deep Brain Stimulation : Techniques and Practices

Name: Deep Brain Stimulation : Techniques and Practices
Brand: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc

Thieme Medical Publishers Inc

Master the latest Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) techniques with this comprehensive guide, designed for functional neurosurgeons. Explore the history, patient selection, and multidisciplinary approaches to DBS for conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and emerging psychiatric disorders. Key features include: - Detailed insights into lead placement techniques, including robotics and advanced targeting. - Discussion of lesioning methods and innovations in tractography and closed-loop stimulation. - Guidance on incorporating DBS into clinical practice and pursuing intraoperative research. This hardcover book provides essential knowledge for functional neurosurgeons looking to advance their practice in this rapidly growing subspecialty. It covers Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, OCD, epilepsy, major depression, Tourette syndrome, and pediatric applications, offering a one-stop resource for techniques and practices. Keywords: Deep Brain Stimulation, DBS, functional neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, OCD, epilepsy, depression, Tourette syndrome, neurosurgery techniques, medical book, hardcover, Thieme Medical Publishers.