The Use of Image Guided Programming to Improve Deep Brain Stimulation Workflows with Directional Leads in Parkinson's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a preferred treatment for parkinsonian patients with severe motor fluctuations. Proper targeting of the STN sensorimotor segment appears to be a crucial factor for success of the procedure. The recent introduction of directional leads theoretically increases stimulation specificity in this challenging area but also requires more precise stimulation parameters.

Objective

We investigated whether commercially available software for image guided programming (IGP) could maximize the benefits of DBS by informing the clinical standard care (CSC) and improving programming workflows.

Methods

We prospectively analyzed 32 consecutive parkinsonian patients implanted with bilateral directional leads in the

SUBMITTER: Rolland AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836544 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature