Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinsons

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March 25, 2017

 

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Presently deep brain stimulation is only administered to patients whose symptoms can not be controlled with medication (NINDS, 2007). This method utilizes an electrode, implanted deep in the brain, and a battery pack to send an electrical shock down a thin insulated wire to the subthalamic nucleus. The subthalamic nucleus is believed to be responsible for rate of firing and can control how strong or weak muscle contractions are (BrainInfo, 2000)...
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The subthalamic nucleus is believed to be responsible for rate of firing and can control how strong or weak muscle contractions are (BrainInfo, 2000). Stimulation of this area causes a disturbance in the abnormal firing rate and returns firing to a normal rate. Deep brain stimulation is proving to be a growing and efficient method for controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease...
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