... capabilities for detecting the orientation of directional leads in deep brain stimulation (DBS). This study aims to refine PCD-CT-based lead orientation determination using an automated method applicable to devices from various manufacturers, addressing current methodological limitations and improving...

... after unsatisfactory initial response to intracranial neuromodulation. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review to identify all patients who had undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT) or responsive neurostimulation (RNS), followed by additional...

...Kenneth Ong; Franziska Schmidt; Kira Tosefsky; Muhammad Faran; Can Sarica; Christopher R. Honey; Fidel Vila-Rodriguez; Stefan Lang Introduction: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is an effective therapy for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Typically, stimulation...

...Megan V. Ryan; David Satzer; Steven G. Ojemann; Daniel R. Kramer; John A. Thompson Introduction: Anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT) deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an increasingly promising treatment option for refractory epilepsy. Optimal therapeutic benefit has been associated...

... Parkinson’s disease Deep brain stimulation Subthalamic nucleus Postoperative complications Cerebral hemorrhage Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who despite optimal pharmacological treatment suffer from motor response fluctuations...

...Atilla Yilmaz; Halit Anıl Eray; Murtaza Cakir; Mustafa Ceylan; Patric Blomstedt Introduction: In tremor syndromes, pharmacological therapy is the primary treatment, but deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used when it is insufficient. We explore the use of DBS, focusing on the globus pallidus internus...

...Johannes Kähkölä; Teija Puhto; Jani Katisko; Maija Lahtinen Introduction: Infections related to deep brain stimulation (DBS) can lead to discontinuation of the treatment and increased morbidity. Various measures of reducing infection rates have been proposed in the literature, but scientific...

... stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). For surgeons to implement robotic techniques in these procedures, realistic learning curves must be anticipated for surgeons to overcome the challenges of integrating new techniques into surgical workflow. One such way of quantifying learning curves...

... with L2HGA-related refractory dystonia that was managed with deep brain stimulation to the bilateral globus pallidus internus (GPi-DBS). Case Presentation: We present a 17-year-old female with progressive decline in cognitive function, motor skills, and language ability which significantly impaired...

...Anthony E. Bishay; Natasha C. Hughes; Michael Zargari; Danika L. Paulo; Steven Bishay; Alexander T. Lyons; Mariam N. Morkos; Tyler J. Ball; Dario J. Englot; Sarah K. Bick Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but disparities exist in access...

...Michelle L. Lim; Angela B.B. Zhan; Sherry J. Liu; Seyed E. Saffari; Wei Li; Mavis M. Teo; Theodore G.-L. Wong; Wai H. Ng; Kai R. Wan Introduction: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established surgical therapy for patients with Parkinsons’ Disease (PD). Traditionally, DBS surgery for PD...

...Anthony E. Bishay; Alexander T. Lyons; Stefan W. Koester; Danika L. Paulo; Campbell Liles; Robert J. Dambrino; Michael J. Feldman; Tyler J. Ball; Sarah K. Bick; Dario J. Englot; Lola B. Chambless Introduction: Despite the known benefits of deep brain stimulation (DBS), the cost of the procedure can...

...Michael Colditz; Tomas Heard; Peter Silburn; Terry Coyne Introduction: Infection after deep brain stimulation (DBS) implanted pulse generator (IPG) replacement is uncommon but when it occurs can cause significant clinical morbidity, often resulting in partial or complete DBS system removal...

...Spencer J. Oslin; Helen H. Shi; Andrew K. Conner Introduction: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) requires a consistent electrical supply from the implantable pulse generator (IPG). Patients may struggle to monitor their IPG, risking severe complications in battery failure. This review assesses current...

...Keanu Chee; Lisa Hirt; Madelyn Mendlen; Jannika Machnik; Ashkaun Razmara; Eric Bayman; John A. Thompson; Daniel R. Kramer Introduction: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a routine neurosurgical procedure utilized to treat various movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease (PD), essential tremor...

... hypothalamic region deep brain stimulation emerged in the last two decades as a promising treatment for patients with severe aggressive disorders. However, limited experiences are reported in the literature. Methods: A systematic review was performed following PRISMA guidelines and recommendations by querying...

...Stefan Hunsche; Dieter Fedders; Alexandra Hellerbach; Markus Eichner; Jochen Wirths; Till A. Dembek; Veerle Visser-Vandewalle; Harald Treuer Introduction: With recent advancements in deep brain stimulation (DBS), directional leads featuring segmented contacts have been introduced, allowing...

... A. Coenen; on behalf of the EuroDBS Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a highly efficient, evidence-based therapy to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, which is also being applied in several psychiatric...

...Ingeborg van Kroonenburgh; Sonny K.H. Tan; Petra Heiden; Jochen Wirths; Georgios Matis; Harald Seifert; Veerle Visser-Vandewalle; Pablo Andrade Introduction: Neuromodulation using deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), and peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) to treat...

...Rasmus Stenmark Persson; Anders Fytagoridis; Maxim Ryzhkov; Marwan Hariz; Patric Blomstedt Introduction: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders. The ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus is considered as the target...