The optimal pallidal target in deep brain stimulation for dystonia: a study using a functional atlas based on non-linear image registration

摘要

BackgroundDeep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus interna (GPi) is established as efficacious for dystonia yet the optimal target within this structure is not well defined. Published evidence suggests that spatial normalization provides a better estimate of DBS lead location than traditional methods based on standard stereotactic coordinates.