Important Safety Information Tremor Suppression is Immediate High frequency thalamic stimulation may suppress tremor as soon as the system is turned on. Thalamic stimulation allows most patients to resume activities inhibited by tremor, such as handwriting and self-feeding. The neurostimulator is placed subcutaneously in the pectoral area. The neurostimulator is attached to an extension, which is tunneled and attached to the implanted lead. Side effects, such as problems with balance, speech, and numbness, are reversible, mild, and accepted by most patients.
Thalamic stimulation has the advantage of being adaptable.
Stimulation can be turned up or down to minimize side effects and optimize symptom relief.