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MEDTRONIC DBS DBS THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps control the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremor, slowed movement and stiffness.

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For the first time ever, physicians can deliver truly data-driven, personalised therapy that fits the needs of today's patients.

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7 out of 10 people

with Parkinson's who are eligible for DBS therapy may need an MRI following their implant.1

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DBS Therapy

Every day, we want to feel life in all its colors and shades. But little by little, Parkinson’s chips away those moments, those minutes and so many of life’s simple pleasures.

You are not alone. Medtronic DBS therapy can help you improve your quality of life and feel more like your old self again.

I still feel better now after 10 years of DBS than before my surgery.

BE MORE CONFIDENT, LIKE LAURA

85–89% OF PEOPLE

with Parkinson’s who have DBS surgery experience improvements, if candidates are carefully selected and if the lead is correctly placed.2

EXPLORE THE BENEFITS

For the first time in years I was walking properly.

BE MORE AT EASE, LIKE NICK

References

1

Based on recommendations by European and national medical societies

Analyses based on PD comorbidities recommended for MRI in Europe. The % was calculated for a real-life PD population potentially eligible for DBS, from US commercial health insurance database (Conroy et al, conference presentation, ECR 2015, Vienna).

2

Medtronic supplemental analysis: supplement to EPDA website update re patient barriers and claims-v17-Sept-2015

The 'gold standard' of evaluating the success rate of DBS is based on the overall motor function evaluation using the UPDRS III scale. The scientifically accepted method for evaluation of the MCIC (minimally clinically important change) is at least 5 points in the UPDRS III scale. The evaluation of 'off medication' allows reflection of the impact of DBS, albeit an artificially created 'off' condition. It has not been typically reported in the publications, but we have completed the above additional analyses of the databases available in both the published evidence (only randomised control trials have been considered for this). The above analysis works for Medtronic devices only.

Disclaimer:

Information contained herein does not replace the recommendations your healthcare professional. See the device manual for detailed information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. For further information, contact your Health Care Professional.