Microelectrode Recording in Movement Disorder Surgery - Hardcover

9781588901743: Microelectrode Recording in Movement Disorder Surgery

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588901742 ISBN 13: 9781588901743

Publisher: Thieme, 2004

As movement disorder surgery advances and becomes more commonplace, the need for accurate physiological localizing data- optimally achieved through extracellular microelectrode recording- is more critical than ever. However, this complex technique carries a high learning curve and most neurosurgeons have little training in the field.

Here is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the art of microelectrode recording in movement disorders surgery, offering a solid understanding of the basics, as well as much useful clinical information for experienced practitioners.

Key features:

Examines the scientific basis and background of microrecording, types of results one can expect, controversies, avenues for research, and probable directions for future development
Valuable ''how-to-get-started'' guide to commercial systems
Clearly details principles and techniques for data analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition, target selection, and other critical issues
All topics have been evaluated and reviewed by leading experts in the field

Tackling all important points in microelectrode recording, this book will sharpen your knowledge of the science and clinical application of the increasingly important technique. For neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neurophysiologists undertaking complex movement disorder procedures, this book is a must.

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About the Author:

Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA

Review:

"This book is a welcome addition...it is a must for any department undertaking movement disorder surgery.'' --Acta Neurochirugica

"An extremely valuable guide to the technique of microelectrode recording. Written by well known experts, it provides information on all aspects, and can be used by either novices to get an introduction to the field or for practitioners who want to consider a fine point...nicely balanced...I highly recommend this book to everyone dealing with movement disorder surgery, either to read from cover to cover or to have on the shelf as a reference." --European Neurology

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