Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): 6 Important Things to Know

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an advanced surgical treatment that may help people with certain movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Medicines help many people manage these symptoms. However, some patients continue to experience disabling symptoms or troublesome medication-related fluctuations despite appropriate treatment. Healthcare providers may offer deep brain stimulation (DBS) to […]