Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders (Current Clinical Neurology)

by Daniel Tarsy

"Written by renowned authorities in the field, Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders discusses today's most current and cutting-edge applications of DBS. Initially used to treat Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, DBS now has new clinical indications, new anatomic targets, and new technologies that enable an expanded role for DBS in the treatment of other movement disorders such as dystonia, and for other neurologic disorders such as epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, and cluster headache. Early experience has also been reported for psychiatric syndromes, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression." Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders provides a balanced and level-headed approach to the use of DBS with emphasis on proper and objective assessment of outcomes, particularly in regard to the new and emerging applications - all with the main goal of providing patients with some measure of relief from their difficult conditions.

Hardcover

First published December 31, 2007