What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?
Q: What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?
A: DBS is a surgical procedure in which doctors place wires carrying corrective electric signals inside a patient's brain, allowing electronic equipment outside of the brain to send signals to specific parts of the patient's brain.
Q: What are some of the diseases that DBS is used to treat?
A: DBS is used to treat pain disorder, Parkinson's disease, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette syndrome.
Q: When was DBS approved as a treatment for tremors?
A: The Food and Drug Administration approved DBS as a treatment for tremors in 1997.
Q: When was DBS approved as a treatment for Parkinson's disease?
A: DBS was approved as a treatment for Parkinson's disease in 2002.
Q: When was DBS approved as a treatment for Tourette syndrome?
A: DBS was approved as a treatment for Tourette syndrome in 1999.
Q: When was DBS approved as a treatment for dystonia?
A: DBS was approved as a treatment for dystonia in 2003.
Q: Does DBS have any complications or side effects?
A: Yes, although DBS is helpful for most patients, there can be serious complications and side effects.
