This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 108.1 . Key Concepts Neuroimaging is a key component of safe and effective stereotactic intervention. Dedicated structural MRI sequences enable visualization of commonly used anatomic…
Clinical Pearls Modern stereotactic functional surgery includes lesioning and stimulation procedures. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and their choice should be tailored to the therapeutic aims and circumstances in the individual patient. Evidence for the efficacy of stereotactic surgery…
Clinical Pearls Functional neurosurgery involves precise surgical targeting of anatomic structures in order to modulate neurologic function. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become the standard of care for movement disorders because of its early reversibility and flexibility as well as…