Surgical Intervention for Movement Disorders
The MicroGuideTM system was originally designed for movement disorder research centers. From those beginnings, the system has developed into the most comprehensive guidance system for target localization in the treatment of movement disorders, like Parkinson’s disease. This device can help the microsurgical team accurately isolate the specific neurological cells targeted for deep brain stimulator (DBS) implantation. Accurate DBS placement is a critical factor in achieving both short and long term treatment of movement disorders

MicroGuideTM is a modular multi-channel FDA approved system for neurosurgery. The MicroGuideTM presents a comprising breakthrough for Micro electrode recording and stimulation,used for optimal target localization for the treatment of movement disorders in Parkinson disease during DBS Implantation, Pallidotomy, Thalamotomy and other similar neurosurgical procedures. The system provides all electrophysiological instrumentation for single unit recording.

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MicroGuideTM Features 

  • Microelectrode Recording

    •      		A close cooperation with world leading neurosurgeons and ensures the best modular (1-5 electrodes can be used simultaneously) Single and Multi-Unit recording possible, providing strong real time features, flexibility and safe performance.

     

    		  
  • Stimulation
    •      		Micro and Macro stimulation are provided with constant current ranging from 20uA to 10mA, in addition to flexible waveform definition.

     

    		  
  • Impedance Monitoring
    •      		Electrode impedance measurement circuitry is provided simultaneously for all electrodes in use.

     

    		  
  • Acquisition Display
    •      		On-line tools are equipped helping the user to identify the electrode location, where the off-line tools are there to analyze pre-recorded data.

     

    		  
  • Storage
    •      		Save all data to Disk and R/W CD-ROM for backup, providing the possibility to replay all the saved data, the signals and the calculated parameters, related to any site, any time, and assisting doctors in making immediate decision on the optimal intervention site.

     

    		  
  • Audio
    •      		High- fidelity audio monitor with software controlled mixer( user can listen to more than one channel simultaneously).


     

    		  
  • Single Unit Detection and Sorting
    •      		Detects spiky waves and sorts them according to three different algorithms: level detection, template matching and window discrimination.

     

    		  
  • Microdrive
    •      		A manual & computer - controlled electrode micro-manipulator is provided with high resolution and wide range.

     

    		  
  • Accessories and options
    •      		Adaptation to all stereotatic frames can be provided, guide tubes and other accessories can be also provided on demand. Other configurations can be adapted easily.