ABSTRACT
With 3000 deep brain stimulation procedures performed annually in the United
States alone, technique for the procedure will clearly have some variability.
In this chapter, we will describe our technique using the Leksell frame and
Medtronics Stealth Station image guidance systems for implantation of unilateral
or bilateral subthalamic deep brain stimulator leads. We will also describe how
we perform placement and connection of the internal pulse generator. This pro-
tocol can be adapted for use with other frames and systems.