Deep Brain Stimulation Management

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is now a firmly established treatment for movement disorders, and an increasing body of evidence supports DBS in the treatment of other neurological and psychiatric disorders. This essential reference guide outlines a practical approach to the use of this paradigm-shifting therapy and covers key aspects of DBS practice. Chapters describe how to implement a DBS program and select appropriate patients, device programming to achieve optimal symptom control, and long-term management of patients. Thoroughly revised, this third edition includes additional chapters on managing patients with emerging applications of DBS. An entire chapter is dedicated to troubleshooting common problems with the therapy as many 'failures' are preventable and addressable. With contributions from experts in the field, this is a must-have reference guide for any clinician working with DBS patients.

William J. Marks, Jr. is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.

Jill L. Ostrem is the Carlin and Ellen Wiegner Endowed Professor of Neurology, and Division Chief of the Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center in the Department of Neurology at the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA