Aivostimulaattori

Aivostimulaattori, also known as a brain stimulator or neural stimulator, is a medical device used to treat a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions. These devices deliver electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain. The most common type of aivostimulaattori is used in deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical procedure involving the implantation of electrodes into precise locations within the brain. These electrodes are connected by wires to a pulse generator, often implanted in the chest or abdomen, which is programmed to deliver electrical stimulation.

DBS is primarily used to manage symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. It can help alleviate tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, and other debilitating symptoms. In recent years, aivostimulaattori technology has also been explored and used for other conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), epilepsy, and depression that has not responded to other treatments. The exact mechanisms by which aivostimulaattori work are still being researched, but it is believed that the electrical impulses modulate abnormal brain activity, thereby improving symptoms. The decision to use an aivostimulaattori is made by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, and the programming of the device is tailored to each individual patient's needs.