Neuroimaging Technological Advancements for Targeting in Functional Neurosurgery

This article reviews recent neuroimaging advancements for targeting in movement disorders.Recent FindingsDedicated MRI sequences can often visualize to some degree anatomical structures commonly targeted during DBS surgery, including at 1.5-T field strengths. Due to recent technological advancements, MR images using ultra-high magnetic field strengths and new acquisition parameters allow for markedly improved visualization of common movement disorder targets. In addition, novel neuroimaging techniques have enabled group-level analysis of DBS patients and delineation of areas associated with clinical benefits. These areas might diverge from the conventionally targeted nuclei and may instead correspond to white matter tracts or hubs of functional networks.SummaryNeuroimaging advancements have enabled improved direct visualization-based targeting as well as optimization and adjustment of conventionally targeted structures.
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research