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How experienced is UCSF with deep brain stimulation?

April 26, 2017brain Deep experienced stimulation UCSF

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How experienced is UCSF with deep brain stimulation?

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At UCSF we have performed over 1000 DBS surgeries for a variety of movement disorders since 1998. As of 2008, we have performed 170 pallidal DBS electrode implants specifically for dystonia. We have a several research studies focusing on surgery for dystonia. One is to study the outcome of an alternative surgical target, the subthalamic nucleus, in patients with dystonias that primarily affect the face and neck. A second study focuses on abnormal electrical activity in the brains of persons with dystonia.