ABSTRACT
Deep brain stimulation has largely replaced ablative procedures for the treatment of advanced Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. It is also approved for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although not curative, it improves symptoms and quality of life.
Footnotes
↵* Dr. Machado has disclosed owning stock in Intelect Medical/Boston Scientific, ATI Medical Equipment Corporation, and Cardionomics; consulting for Intelect Medical/Boston Scientific and Monteris Medical; and holding intellectual property rights and advisory committees or review panels for Intelect Medical/Boston Scientific (makers of equipment for deep brain stimulation).
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