Industrial Perspective on Deep Brain Stimulation: History, Current State, and Future Developments

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) emerged in the late 1960s as a possible therapeutic alternative to lesioning in patients with severe, chronic, intractable pain. DBS devices in the era were based on cardiac pacing technology but were greatly modified in implementation due to the unique needs of DBS. Cli...

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Main Authors: Sarem-Aslani, Ali, Mullett, Keith
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Research Foundation 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180671/