Subthalamic nucleus stimulation in Parkinson's disease: correlation of active electrode contacts with intraoperative microrecordings.

  • Wolfgang Hamel
  • U Fietzek
  • A Morsnowski
  • B Schrader
  • D Weinert
  • D Müller
  • G Deuschl
  • H M Mehdorn

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Abstract

The most effective site for subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation has remained unclear. The position of active contacts relative to the dorsal margin of the STN was determined.

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Original languageGerman
Article number1-4
ISSN1011-6125
Publication statusPublished - 2003
pubmed 14745207