Neurology – Neurosurgery/
Functional Neurosurgery.

Neurology – Neurosurgery

Neurology and Neurosurgery is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on publishing novel topics in the field of neurology.
Manuscripts may take the form of original empirical research, critical reviews of the literature, brief commentaries, meeting reports, case reports, innovations in clinical practice, letters and drug clinical trial studies.

Functional Neurosurgery.

Functional neurosurgery involves procedures and devices that aim to regulate neurologic function. Treatments include those that use electrical stimulation of the brain or spine to control abnormal brain impulses or interrupt pain signals.

Types of treatment

• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain. The implant delivers electric impulses to modify the abnormal brain activity causing symptoms. DBS is used to treat movement and neurologic disorders, including: Dystonia, Epilepsy, Essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) uses an implant in the spine to interrupt pain signals and help manage chronic pain. Spinal cord stimulators are options for patients who are not optimal surgical candidates or who have exhausted all surgical measures and continue to have pain.