New technique for deep brain stimulation surgery proves accurate and safe

The surgeon who more than two decades ago pioneered deep brain stimulation surgery in the United States to treat people with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders has now developed a new way to perform the surgery -- which allows for more accurate placement of the brain electrodes and likely is safer for patients.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/ohs...