Product Support Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia
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These resources will help you avoid problems and get support while receiving DBS Therapy for dystonia.*
Be careful when participating in activities that may result in accidents or falls. Sudden jerky movements may cause the lead(s) in your brain to move. Falls may damage parts of the implanted Medtronic DBS System. Surgery may be needed to replace any damaged DBS system parts.
It’s extremely important to attend all of your device checkup appointments.
Your clinician will schedule these regular follow-up visits to:
Please direct all medical, medication, and therapy questions to your doctor’s office. Your doctor has access to your medical records and history and can best diagnose any change in symptoms.
Ask your doctor how to reach the on-call doctor for any medical concerns that come up after hours or on weekends.
Our patient services department is here to answer your questions about your implanted system or treatment. We can provide general educational information about Medtronic devices and answer technical questions about Medtronic devices and therapies.
To reach Patient Services, call (800) 510-6735.
The patient manual covers your DBS system and treatment. You will receive a copy after your implant procedure.
Always carry a card that identifies you as having an implanted device.
Your doctor’s office will send Medtronic the information necessary for you to receive your patient identification card. This information is also used to track your implanted device, which is an FDA requirement. If your address, phone, or physician changes, you are responsible for updating your information on file.
Update your records and get a new card.
You will receive a patient manual when you have the implant procedure. It will provide answers to frequently asked questions, precautions, recommended follow-up care, and other information that can help you get back to your normal daily activities. If you have a Medtronic DBS system and have not received your patient manual, or need a replacement manual, contact Patient Services.
*Humanitarian Device - Authorized by Federal Law as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis), in patients seven years of age or above. The effectiveness of the devices for treating these conditions has not been demonstrated.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.