Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy
Open Access
Reduction of Side Effects by Segmented Electrodes in Case of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease: A Case Report.
Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-19-2630
Frank P. SchwarmCorresponding author
Patients suffering treatment resistant Parkinson´s disease (PD) are potential candidates for deep brain stimulation (DBS). Commonly most implanted electrodes have a cylindrical shape with quadripolar electrode contacts and generate a symmetrical stimulation field around the lead. To reduce side effe…