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Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
| Updated 10 Mar 2025 | Tags: movement disorders parkinson's disease
What is Deep Brain Stimulation? Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a procedure in which stimulating electrodes are placed into the deep structures of the brain. The electrodes are connected to an implanted pulse generator which is battery powered. Selected patients with treatment resistant movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor and dystonia can benefit from …
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Movement disorders
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 29 Dec 2023 | Tags: movement disorders neurology parkinson's disease tremor
The Atkinson Morley Movement Disorders Group provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for people with movement disorders. Movement disorders are conditions involving the nervous system that affect the speed, fluency, quality and ease of body movements. Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor are common Movement Disorders. In recent years, there has …
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