What is Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation?
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TYPES:Generic: Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical treatment which stimulates the brain with mild electrical signals. DBS is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. DBS has been applied to the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and the pallidum areas of the brain.
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How do members experience Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 6 | 5 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 0 | |
| Essential tremor | 1 | 0 | |
| Jerky movements | 1 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 2 | |
| Cognitive impairment | 1 | |
| Speech problems | 1 | |
| Voice changes | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
Shaky Paws Grampa
evaluated on Mar 07, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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