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Mechatronic device for the optimization of the DBS-electrode placement

  • Johannes A. Coy
  • , Jonas H. Pfeiffer
  • , Yannick S. Krieger
  • , Jan Hinnerk Mehrkens
  • , Kai Botzel
  • , Tim C. Lueth
  • Technical University of Munich
  • University of Munich

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6 Scopus citations

Abstract

During the implantation of Deep Brain Stimulation Electrodes for the treatment of Parkinson's disease the operating team of neurosurgeons and neurologists evaluates the symptom improvement at multiple electrode positions in order to decide where a permanent electrode can achieve the best benefits. This evaluation is done and documented manually. In this project a mechatronic device has been developed that measures the main symptoms rigidity, tremor and bradykinesia. The acquired data support the neurologist to decide on the implantation site. This paper describes the software architecture of the device, since the software on the mechatronic device as well as the user-software presenting the data to the neurologist are essential for the benefit of the decision were to place the electrode.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 6th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages214-219
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509032877
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Jul 2016
Event6th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2016 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 26 Jun 201629 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
Volume2016-July
ISSN (Print)2155-1774

Conference

Conference6th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2016
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period26/06/1629/06/16

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