Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
See if you or a loved one may be a candidate for Medtronic deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.
Take the surveyMedtronic DBS may be your path to symptom improvement
Medtronic DBS is a safe and effective treatment that helps people living with Parkinson’s improve motor symptom control like tremor, slowness, and stiffness. It can also help reduce motor fluctuations—those unpredictable changes in movement and symptom control that occur throughout the day and night.
Why Medtronic DBS instead of medication alone?
High satisfaction
Improved quality of life
Continuous symptom relief
Reversible and adjustable
DBS therapy is not for everyone. Always talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks which many include: surgical complications, infection, failure to deliver therapy as needed and/or worsening of some symptoms.
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See if you or a loved one may be a candidate for Medtronic deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.
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Personal stories: Medtronic DBS for Parkinson's
"It's a feeling of relaxation and comfort in my body that I just didn't have without DBS."
- Liza
These are individual patient experiences and results may vary. Always be sure to talk to your physician about the risks and benefits of Medtronic DBS.
Frequently asked questions
What is DBS therapy?
DBS therapy uses a small device to send electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain, helping to reduce movement symptoms like tremors, slowness, and stiffness, in people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Who is eligible for DBS therapy?
You may be a candidate if you have had levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s for at least four years and at least four months of movement symptoms not well controlled by medications and/or medication side effects.
How does DBS work?
DBS delivers electrical stimulation to areas of the brain that regulate movement, helping reduce abnormal brain signals responsible for Parkinson’s symptoms.
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4 Schuepbach WMM, Rau J, Knudsen K, et al. Neurostimulation for Parkinson’s disease with early motor complications. N Engl J Med. February 14, 2013;368:610-22.
