Title :
Deep Brain Stimulation: An Evolving Technology
Author :
Liker, Mark A. ; Won, Deborah S. ; Rao, Vikas Y. ; Hua, Sherwin E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Neurosurg., Southern California Univ., Los Angeles, CA
fDate :
7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is widely used as a safe and effective medical treatment for certain neurological disorders. It continues to evolve with improving techniques in functional neurosurgery and biomedical device engineering. This paper provides an overview of the enabling science and technology that have allowed DBS to successfully treat certain neurological disorders. It also points toward some of the engineering advances that will enable DBS to yield a more predictable outcome for current indications and to be systematically developed as a treatment for new indications.
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; brain; neurophysiology; surgery; biomedical device engineering; deep brain stimulation; functional neurosurgery; medical treatment; neurological disorder; Biomedical engineering; Brain stimulation; Magnetic resonance imaging; Medical treatment; Neurosurgery; Pacemakers; Parkinson´s disease; Pharmaceutical technology; Satellite broadcasting; Surgery; DBS IPG; DBS leads; DBS localization; DBS programmer; deep-brain stimulation (DBS); functional neurosurgery; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety; stereotactic surgery;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2008.922559
