Studies from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Have Provided New Data on Deep Brain Stimulation (Microelectrode Recording During Deep Brain Stimulation Does Not Consistently Represent Lead Trajectory).

A study conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Neuroscience has found that microelectrode recording (MER) during deep brain stimulation (DBS) does not consistently represent the trajectory of the lead. The researchers used intraoperative computed tomography to measure the deviation of the final electrode position from the MER probe placement. They found that 44.8% of the electrodes placed with MER assistance deviated 1.0 mm or more from the MER probe. The study suggests that surgeons should consider using intraoperative imaging or other techniques to confirm the accuracy and trajectory of DBS leads. [Extracted from the article]