Deep Brain Stimulation (IMAGE)

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Deep Brain Stimulation

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Deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson's disease. The orange area represents the target region for stimulation (subthalamic nucleus). Surrounding nerve tracts (green, yellow) connect the electrode to other key areas of the brain.

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Image: Horn/Charité

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