Thursday, May 17, 2007

Deep Brain Stimulation



Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), is currently used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other complex movement disorders and affective syndromes.
This process requires using different mechanical devices as well as image processing methods and micro drive mechanisms. Medtronics is one of the companies offering a solution for this intervention process. Take a look at their device Activa:
http://www.medtronic.com/physician/activa/

1 comment:

Remy Wahnoun said...

Just found a newer product, thought i would share...
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/143988.php