Neurostimulators for Movement Disorders

Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy is currently approved to treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.* This adjustable, reversible therapy uses an implanted device that electrically stimulates areas of the brain, which enables the brain circuits that control movement to function better.

For Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease affects 1.5 million Americans.¹ If you're one of them, you probably know this neurological movement disorder has no cure. What you may not know is that Medtronic has developed a therapy that has been proven to reduce some of the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.²
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For Essential Tremor

Often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor is very common. In fact, 1 in 5 people over age 65 may have it.³ If essential tremor is affecting your ability to live an active lifestyle, a therapy from Medtronic may be able to help manage your symptoms.
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For Dystonia

Dystonia* is a neurological movement disorder affecting as many as 250,000 people in the United States.⁴ Primarily a hereditary condition, dystonia can cause severe involuntary muscle contractions that may interfere with your everyday life. Medtronic DBS Therapy may be able to help.
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*Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been demonstrated.

References

1. Basic Information About Parkinson's Disease. Available at: www.apdaparkinson.org. Accessed July 15, 2008.
2. Activa Therapy Clinical Summary, 2003.
3. What is Essential Tremor? Available at:  www.essentialtremor.org. Accessed July 14, 2008.
4. What is Dystonia? Available at: www.neurosurgerytoday.org/. Accessed July 18, 2008.

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