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Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation, performed at United Hospital, helped Rose Weisgram, regain her speech and walking abilities, as well as reduce her medicines. Read Rose's story Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical technique that can effectively suppress many of the debilitating symptoms resulting from Parkinson’s disease, including tremor, rigidity, stiffness and m obility problems. About the surgical procedures DBS involves precise, gentle, insertion of insulated wires into key areas of the brain which are subsequently linked to a pacemaker-like device. The system delivers controlled and adjustable levels of electrical signals to the brain to soothe symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and tremor. Reduction in symptoms and medications After DBS, patients have experienced a considerable reduction in symptoms and ability to greatly reduce their medication intake. DBS has clearly been shown to be the treatment of choice for one out of every three to five patients with Parkinson’s disease. The expert care at Neuroscience United
Neuroscience United’s Deep Brain Stimulation program provides Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment program for optimal control of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), essential or familial tremor (ET) and dystonia. Neuroscience United is one of only 30 centers nationwide providing DBS for dystonia and torticollis. Photo: Front Row (L-R): Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD,; Sherilyn Milner, NP, and Penny Hodges-Goetz, NP; Back Row (L-R): Jawad A. Bajwa, MD,; Dr. Chris Leisz, DO,; Melissa Fritz, RN,; Trevor Carlson, PT, and Kathryn R. Gilbertson, MSN, RN, CNP Education, Research and Recent NewsFor information on the latest medical studies, news and other research efforts on Deep Brain Stimulation, visit the Education, Research and Recent News page. Would you like to:-get a second opinion? Contact us today at 651-241-6550. Related Links Parkinson's Disease support groups American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Minnesota Deep Brain Stimulation brochure United Neurosurgery Associates  Back to Neuroscience United |
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