What is Activa Tremor Control Therapy (thalamic stimulation) for disabling tremor?
Activa Tremor Control Therapy is an adapatable and reversible non-destructive therapy that uses small electrical pulses to stimulate the brain and block the brain signals that cause tremor. The therapy involves the implantation of an insulated wire lead in the thalamus area of the brain. The lead is connected by an extension to an Implantable Pulse Generator (like a cardiac pacemaker) implanted beneath the skin in the chest area. The stimulation is turned on by the patient with a hand-held magnet. All parts of the system are implanted under the skin.
