About DBS Therapy

Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy reduces many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.¹ This adjustable, reversible therapy uses an implanted device that electrically stimulates the brain, blocking the signals that cause disabling motor symptoms.

What Is It?

DBS Therapy for Parkinson's disease uses a surgically implanted medical device, similar to a cardiac pacemaker, to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas within the brain.
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Our DBS Therapy Products

Neurostimulators are typically implanted near the collarbone. They generate electrical pulses and deliver them through extensions and leads to targeted areas of the brain.
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Benefits and Risks

DBS has been proven to reduce some of the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.¹ Medtronic DBS Therapy is currently approved to treat Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.* Since 1997, more than 40,000 patients worldwide have benefited from Medtronic DBS Therapy.²
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Questions and Answers

We've provided answers to some of the most common questions and concerns about how DBS Therapy may help you minimize the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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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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*Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been established.

References

Activa Therapy Clinical Summary, 2003.
Data on file at Medtronic, Inc.

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Last updated: 3 Aug 2008