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I know of at least 3 centers - Rush-Presbyterian in Chicago, Emory in Atlanta, and Mt. Sinai in New York. Charlie William Heitman wrote: > In a message dated 11/4/98 8:00:22 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] > writes: > > << > I believe there are locations trying the subthalmic nucleus implantation. > Does > anyone have a list where this is being carried out? > >> > > It is possible that there is such a program starting at St Louis University, > School of Medicine. I seem to have a memory of reading that somewhere. > Unfortunately the best number I can give you is 314-555-1212, (ask for St > Louis U, School of Medicine Neurology/neurosyurgery Dept.) > > A note of caution: It is possible that the STN operation is associated with > loss of mental acuity. I personally have thought about the one that simulates > a pallidotomy (electrode planted in the globus pallidus). I don't know, but > it just sounds better to me. > > Regards, > WHH 55/19