DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is a surgical intervention used to treat patients with movement disorders such as essential tremor, Parkinsons disease, and dystonia. It is also used to treat mental health conditions and epilepsy. DBS therapy delivers an electrical current directly into the brain to make neurons more active, which can help with the symptoms of several different brain conditions. The Medtronic Reclaim DBS Therapy is indicated for bilateral stimulation of the anterior limb of the internal capsule, AIC, as an adjunct to medications and as. DBS has changed the lives of people with PD, easing symptoms and returning function that was once lost. The results of DBS vary from person to person depending on the overall level of health, progression, and window of implementation. Benefits of DBS include:
- May allow for a reduction in the number of medications taken
- Provide 6 hours of more “On Time”, giving you control and independence
There is no information available on the ingredients or materials used in DBS therapy.
