Side Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Side Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Risks and Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Although deep brain stimulation is minimally invasive and considered safe, any type of surgery has the risk of complications. Also, the brain stimulation itself can cause side effects. Complications of DBS fall into three categories: surgery complications, hardware (device and […]
Deep Brain Stimulation Success Rate
Deep Brain Stimulation Success Rate What kind of results can you expect after having DBS? DBS patients often see positive results, including sometimes regaining significant mobility. “Stimulation of the ventralis intermedius nucleus of the thalamus has clearly been shown to markedly improve tremor control in patients with essential tremor and tremor related to Parkinson disease,” […]