Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure to treat neurological conditions. It involves placing a pacemaker under chest skin, below the collarbone, which sends electronic impulses to a part of the brain that controls movements.<\/p>\n
DBS is generally an option when traditional medications or therapy are not effective to treat neurological disorders. It helps patients to reduce medication and return to normal life.<\/p>\n
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It is typically used for conditions like Parkinson\u2019s disease, dystonia, tremors, etc that are resistant to other forms of treatment. The procedure involves two parts:<\/p>\n
Signals are generated from the pacemakers and sent to the brain, which block the impulses that cause tremors in various parts of the body.<\/p>\n
The patient is expected to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days after the surgery. Recovery time is quick, though there might be disorientation or itchiness near the stitches initially.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":3397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[142],"product_tag":[154],"yoast_head":"\n