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Brain Stimulator Surgery for Essential Tremor

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Brain Stimulator Surgery for Essential Tremor

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the process of implanting electrodes in certain areas of the brain in order to regulate abnormal impulses, especially Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy and obsessive compulsive disorder. These electrodes regulate abnormal impulses by producing electrical impulses, affecting certain cells and chemicals in the brain. A device similar to a pacemaker is used to reach the electrodes in the brain. This device is placed under the skin in the upper chest area and is connected via a wire to the electrodes in your brain. The amount of stimulation to be produced is controlled by this device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why DBS is done?

Seen as the solution for various neurological conditions affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, the DBS procedure is a surgical procedure used mostly to treat patients with movement disorders such as essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. It is also used to control symptoms in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder and epilepsy, where medications are no longer effective.

Is there an age limit for DBS?

There is no absolute age limit for the use of DBS, but it is recognized that patients 70 or older may not perform as well as younger patients.

What is the success rate of deep brain stimulation for essential tremor?

DBS, which is applied to regulate the signals in the brain that cause tremor, is not a treatment that will completely end the symptoms of essential tremor, but it can greatly reduce tremor, especially in the hands and legs. After the DBS procedure, 90% of patients with essential tremor show at least moderate improvement.

How long does DBS last for essential tremor?

After the impulse generator (IPG) connected to the subcutaneous electrodes is programmed, special magnets are given to the patients so that they can turn this device on and off externally. Depending on the use of IPG, post-procedure stimulants usually last three to five years.

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