Living With DBS Therapy
Sixty-nine percent of patients studied experienced tremor reduction with Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy1 for Essential Tremor. Your device may need multiple adjustments, but once the right stimulation levels are reached you may find yourself able to do things again that you haven't been able to for a while.
After Surgery
Following the implantation of the Medtronic DBS system, your healthcare team will program the system to your specific needs.
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Daily Living
The next step in your essential tremor treatment is simply adjusting to life with the DBS system in place. Your healthcare team will be on hand to answer questions and support your treatment process.
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Product Support
Taking proper care of your Medtronic DBS system is important to successful treatment. Your clinician can also help teach you and your family caregiver what you need to know about taking care of for your DBS system.
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Getting a Replacement
Before your battery runs out, you'll need to replace the neurostimulator through a surgical procedure.
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Getting an MRI Head Scan
Did you know your Medtronic DBS Therapy is the only deep brain stimulation system that’s FDA-approved for MRI head scans conducted under specific guidelines? If you ever need an MRI, here’s what you and your doctor should know.
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Personal Stories
Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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References
- Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor Clinical Summary, 2009.
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