What is deep brain stimulation?
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that’s most commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and tremor. If medications are not effective in managing your symptoms, or if you experience serious side effects, your neurologist may recommend DBS.
During DBS, a neurosurgeon places electrodes in the brain that connect to a device implanted in the chest. The device sends signals back to the electrodes that modify the brain activity that causes abnormal movements.
Our experts provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine if DBS will be a safe and effective treatment for you.