What is Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation?
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TYPES:Generic: Deep Brain Stimulation
Subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation is deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus of the brain. STN DBS is a neurosurgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease that is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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How do members experience Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 51 | 39 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 2 | |
| Jerky movements | 4 | 1 | |
| Body tremor | 1 | 0 | |
| Cervical dystonia (torticollis) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 3 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) | 1 | |
| Drooling | 1 | |
| Face drooping permanent frown | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 22 |
Member evaluations
browncat87
evaluated on Jun 12, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
stickyfingers
evaluated on Nov 08, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
ozzieartist
evaluated on Feb 25, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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