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Intracranial Neuromodulation: Deep Brain Stimulation for Pain

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a form of intracranial stimulation in which electrical current can be delivered to deep nuclei. It is performed by the insertion of implanted electrodes via a burrhole to the subcortical targets, utilizing navigation. It is a reversible and adjustable procedure that falls under the category of neuromodulation; because it is less invasive than other neurosurgical procedures, it carries a low risk profile.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA

    Steven M. Falowski

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  1. Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA

    Sudhir Diwan

  2. The Center for Pain Relief, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

    Timothy R Deer

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Falowski, S.M. (2018). Intracranial Neuromodulation: Deep Brain Stimulation for Pain. In: Diwan, S., Deer, T. (eds) Advanced Procedures for Pain Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68841-1_13

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