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 be amazed at the things you can do again.

Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Essential Tremor uses an implanted medical device, similar to a pacemaker, to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas of the brain. Once the implant procedure is over, you and your healthcare team will collaborate to find the right balance of stimulation to control the symptoms of essential tremor.

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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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

Activa Therapy Clinical Summary, 2003.

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Last updated: 3 Aug 2008