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MDS 2020 | Technological advancements in deep brain stimulation

Jens Volkmann • 16 Sep 2020
MDS 2020
Movement Disorders Parkinson's Disease

Jens Volkmann, MD, PhD, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, explains deep brain stimulation and how the technology has developed over 25 years. Today, recent advances in electrode technology allow for finer electrodes and more sophisticated programming, which improve therapy delivery and reduce side effects. This interview was recorded during an online conference call with The Video Journal of Neurology (VJNeurology).

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