Key techniques and progress in deep brain electrical stimulation for Parkinson's disease / 中华神经医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD).It regulates the central neural circuit reversibly through neuromodulation,significantly improving PD symptoms.This article mainly discussed the preoperative assessment,selection of surgical targets,surgical interventions,postoperative follow-up and programming,and latest technological progress concerning DBS for PD.