Mechatronic device for the optimization of the DBS-electrode placement

Advances in quantitative assessment of parkinsonian motor symptoms with wearable devices

“…As shown in Fig. 1A and B, since 2010, Professor Tim Lueth (Zhao et al, 2013;Coy et al, 2016) of the Technical University of Munich has developed a wearable system that integrates quantitative assessment of tremor, slow motion, and muscle stiffness. It is integrated into the DBS surgical monitoring system of Inomed GmbH, Germany, to achieve optimal electrode target selection and optimized stimulation parameter adjustment.…”

“…The researchers can detect the gait instability and walking freezes of PD patients by analyzing the characteristics of motion sensor signals. Spectral analysis can also be performed by multiple accelerometer signals embedded in the trousers to obtain real-time information of gait freezes, and to assist the patient in returning to normal gait by laser beam guidance and shoulder vibration and audible prompts (Zhao et al, 2013;Coy et al, 2016).…”