Getting DBS Therapy

With Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy, the DBS System is surgically implanted. Your hospital stay is typically brief, and after your body has healed, a clinician programs the stimulator. It can be adjusted to achieve the best symptom control for you.

Is It Right for You?

DBS is not right for everyone with dystonia. Only a doctor experienced with DBS can determine if you are a candidate.
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Your Healthcare Team

With DBS Therapy, a team consisting of a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, and nurses works together to help you manage your treatment for dystonia.
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Insurance Coverage

Coverage for DBS Therapy is likely to be on a case-by-case basis for Medicare and private payers.
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Surgery: What to Expect

People who receive the Medtronic DBS System usually describe the surgical procedure as demanding and exhausting. Your doctor will be able to answer any questions you may have about the procedure.
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Questions and Answers

Getting DBS Therapy: We’ve provided answers to some of the most common questions about taking the first steps toward obtaining Medtronic DBS Therapy for dystonia.
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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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Next: Is It Right for You?

Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been established.

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.

Last updated: 3 Aug 2008