Stereotactic Procedures For Parkinson's Disease

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Amer Cyanamid Co Davis And Geck Division

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Explains that it is now generally recognized that localized surgery within the basal ganglia can alleviate tremor and rigidity in better than 90 percent of cases of Parkinson's disease. Emphasizes that it is of paramount importance to use a precise technique, so as to avoid surrounding structures. Illustrates the beneficial effect of stereotactic procedures.


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