Watch this video about how electrical stimulation "off" the strongest tremor



In the video, carried out an operation to implant electrodes deep in the brain that will stimulate certain parts of the brain and stop the tremor.

The pulse generator which is usually implanted under the skin in the area of ​​the clavicle, sends electrical signals. Platinoiridievy electrode implanted in the brain and connecting 'wires', also passing under the skin - these are the three components of such a device. In the US, such operations approved since 1997, the year, but until now, the mechanism of how electrical stimulation of the brain removes the tremor is not fully clear.

via factroom.ru

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