Neurostimulation

Neurostimulation

Neurostimulation (pronounced: noo-roh-stim-yuh-ley-shuhn) is a therapeutic activation or modulation of the nervous system's activity using implanted devices. The term is derived from the Greek words "neuron" (nerve) and "stimulation" (to rouse or excite).

History

The concept of neurostimulation has been around since the ancient times, with the earliest known instance being the use of electric fish by the Greeks for therapeutic purposes. However, the modern form of neurostimulation began in the mid-20th century with the development of the pacemaker and the Cochlear implant.

Types of Neurostimulation

There are several types of neurostimulation, each targeting different parts of the nervous system. These include:

• Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
• Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS)
• Cortical stimulation (CS)

Applications

Neurostimulation is used to treat various medical conditions, including:

• Chronic pain
• Parkinson's disease
• Epilepsy
• Major depressive disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Risks and Complications

Like any medical procedure, neurostimulation carries certain risks and potential complications. These may include infection, bleeding, headache, and hardware malfunction.

See Also

• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Neurostimulation
• Wikipedia's article - Neurostimulation

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