Abstract

Directional Deep Brain Stimulation

Angelo Lavano, Attilio Della Torre, Giorgio Volpentesta, Giusy Guzzi, Marisa De Rose and Mary Romano

Innovations in the field of deep brain stimulation (DBS) are introduced recently, considering that the fundamentals of DBS remained significantly unchanged over 25 years. Technological advances involve not only DBS hardware but also new patterns of stimulation, brain imaging and pathophysiological pathways. Every effort is done to obtain the best outcome for the patient with the lower adverse effects rates.