Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Getzow, Scott M (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
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07979129
ABSTRACT:
That deep brain stimulation can be used in the treatment of movement disorders and for identifying an area of the brain to be targeted by DBS in the treatment of movement disorders.
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