Innovative Targets in Deep Brain Stimulation: Advancing Neurosurgical Treatment of Movement Disorders
Keywords:
Deep Brain Stimulation, Targets, Neurosurgical Treatment , Movement DisordersAbstract
Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has revolutionized the management of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia by targeting well-established structures like the subthalamic nucleus (STN), globus pallidus internus (GPi), and ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus. Despite the substantial symptomatic relief these conventional targets offer, limitations related to adverse effects and incomplete symptom control have prompted the exploration of novel DBS targets aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes.
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