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Deep Brain Stimulation

Imagine if parts of your body moved when you didn't want them to. If you suffer from the effects of a movement disorder, such as tremors (involuntary shaking movements) or stiffness caused by Parkinson’s disease, you may be a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS). This procedure, offered at Delray Medical Center, is designed to block abnormal nerve signals and help patients better control their movements. They now have the opportunity to set the clock back on their disease and live a more active life.

In addition to Parkinson’s disease, other types of movement disorders DBS can treat include dystonia (a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions and spasms) and multiple sclerosis (a disease of the central nervous system). While not a cure, DBS can help reduce the severity of the disease and decrease the fluctuating response to medications that is seen in later stages of Parkinson’s disease. Tremors and muscle rigidity are the symptoms that generally improve the most. DBS may also help treat Tourette syndrome and certain severe psychiatric disorders, including extreme depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The procedure involves placing a small electrode into specific targets within a patient’s brain. These targets are specific to each disease and are identified on special MRIs a few weeks prior to the procedure. The electrode is then connected to a neurostimulator (similar to a pacemaker), which is implanted under the skin below the collarbone. Electric pulses from the neurostimulator are carried by the electrode to the target in the brain. Many patients will stay in the hospital for one or two nights after the initial procedure before going home. Following the procedure, some patients can reduce their medication doses, thereby reducing side effects.

Delray Medical Center uses a multidimensional approach when working with neurological patients. The hospital’s highly skilled medical staff tailors each patient’s treatment plan to help meet his or her individual needs. Ancillary measures, such as physical and occupational therapy, are also available as needed.

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