Treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation
Therapy
Overview
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.
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Quick facts about Deep Brain Stimulation
- Topic type
- Treatment
- Category
- Therapy
- MeSH classification
- E02.331.300|E04.190
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.