What is Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Deep Brain Stimulation
Subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation is deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus of the brain. STN DBS is a neurosurgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease that is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 51 | 39 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 2 | |
| Jerky movements | 4 | 1 | |
| Body tremor | 1 | 0 | |
| Cervical dystonia (torticollis) | 1 | 0 | |
| Falls | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 22 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 3 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) | 1 | |
| Drooling | 1 | |
| Face drooping permanent frown | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 24 |
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