What is Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Deep Brain Stimulation
A pallidal stimulator is a form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) which sends electrical impulses to the pallidus area of the brain. DBS is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 5 | 3 | |
| Jerky movements | 2 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 1 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 2 | |
| Dystonia | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Neck spasticity (spasms) | 1 |
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