What is Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) Adjustment?
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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. After the DBS has been placed, it may require periodic adjustments to achieve optimal symptom control.
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How do members experience Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) Adjustment?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrophy of right arm muscles | 1 | 0 | |
| Essential tremor | 1 | 1 | |
| Intention tremor | 1 | 0 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Problems concentrating | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
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