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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
Complications
Complications
*#Infection (usually early after placement)
*Infection (usually early after placement)
*Over or Under stimulation
*Over or Under stimulation
*Lead Migration
*Lead Migration

Revision as of 12:44, 20 July 2015

Background

  • Implanted to treat Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
  • Single lead systems implanted into the thalamus

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Complications

  • Infection (usually early after placement)
  • Over or Under stimulation
  • Lead Migration

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References