Course Specification
This 1 day tutorial offers neurologists, neurophysiologists and neurosurgeons the opportunity to learn the use of MER for DBS surgery.
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, Neurophysiologists and Neurologists, with none or limited experience with microelectrode recording in DBS. Participants should be interested in the use of Deep Brain Stimulation as an alternative treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor or Dystonia and wish to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of surgical target verification using MER and test stimulation.
Topics to be covered
- MER for DBS surgery – The neurological view
- MER for DBS surgery – The surgical view
- MER of the STN/GPI/VIM
- Using the Leadpoint for MER and stimulation
- Scientific value of MER and Data analysis with practical part and exercises