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deep brain stimulation

deep brain stimulation Deep brain stimulation is a biological therapy used for movement disorders, especially Parkinson disease, in which electrodes are surgically placed in specific brain areas, such as the thalamus, to deliver electrical stimulation.

Deep brain stimulation is a biological therapy used for movement disorders, especially Parkinson disease, in which electrodes are surgically placed in specific brain areas, such as the thalamus, to deliver electrical stimulation. The electrodes are connected to a neurostimulator placed under the skin.

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