Deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Deep brain stimulation(DBS) can not only significantly improve the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease(PD), but also effectively reduce the refractory motor complications caused by levodopa. During the past 20 years, DBS has turned into one of the most successful treatment strategies in advanced stages of the PD. Careful patient selection, accurate electrode implantation during surgery, and individualized programming and drug adjustment are the guarantees for optimal efficacy and minimal side effects of DBS. New technologies such as directional deep brain stimulation and visual programming modes will further optimize the efficacy of DBS.