What is Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical treatment which stimulates the brain with mild electrical signals. DBS is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. DBS has been applied to the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and the pallidum areas of the brain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 6 | 5 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 0 | |
| Essential tremor | 1 | 0 | |
| Jerky movements | 1 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 2 | |
| Cognitive impairment | 1 | |
| Speech problems | 1 | |
| Voice changes | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 |
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