Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a standard surgical procedure performed by Dr. Anderson and the Summit Brain and Spine Team to help people manage symptoms of movement disorders. Many patients are treated for years to sustain a normal life.

What is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure involving inserting an electrode in the brain and sending electrical impulses to the area of the brain that controls movement. The device can be implanted under the skin near the patient’s collarbone, on top of the chest, or within an area of the skull that has been removed.

Signals are sent to help control tremors and stiffness caused by Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders such as essential tremors, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

These signals or electrical impulses sent to specific areas in the brain may help relieve symptoms by affecting communication between nerve cells within certain areas of the brain involved in movement control or other functions such as mood, memory, or sleep cycles.

Is Deep Brain Stimulation Right for Me?

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or another type of movement disorder, talk with Dr. Anderson and his team at Summit Brain and Spine to see if DBS, medication, or surgery is right for you.