Tag: DBS for Parkinson's

Parkinson’s DBS: Deep Brain Stimulation and Candidate Selection

Parkinson’s DBS: Deep Brain Stimulation and Candidate Selection

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can dramatically improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how STN and GPi targets differ, what to expect during surgery and recovery, and why so few eligible patients ever receive this life-changing treatment.