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What exactly is deep brain stimulation surgery?

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Electrodes in brain: Deep brain stimulation is a procedure used for advanced parkinson's, essential tremor and dystonia. It involves guiding thin electrodes to deep structures in the brain, with submillimetric accuracy in the best circumstances.

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Answered 5/16/2014

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