What is Deep Brain Stimulation and how does it work?
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) uses one or two surgically implanted medical devices, similar to cardiac pacemakers, to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas of the brain. These structures are deep within the brain and involve motor control. Your neurosurgeon will decide which of these areas to target. Stimulation blocks the signals that cause the disabling motor symptoms of some movement disorders. As a result, many patients achieve greater control over their body movements. The entire system is implanted inside the body and the procedure is reversible.
