A study on the tridimensional distribution of somatosensory evoked responses in human thalamus to aid the placement of stimulating electrodes for treatment of pain.

Treatment of chronic pain by means of electrical Stimulation of Ventralis Posterior (VP) has been carried out by several workers 6, 7, 9, 10, 11.

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