Deep brain stimulation (DBS)

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b]Hello everyone here Ji,[/b] Dystonia and Parkinson's are neurological disorders taht are cured through deep brain stimulation (DBS). DYT1 gene is responsible for Dystonia. These dis-orders can't be cured A symptomatic relief can be provided to patient.What is DBS: (for more Log On:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_brain_stimulation) In neurotechnology, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. DBS in select brain regions has provided remarkable therapeutic benefits for otherwise treatment-resistant movement and affective disorders such as chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, tremor and dystonia.[1] Despite the long history of DBS,[2] its underlying principles and mechanisms are still not clear. DBS directly changes brain activity in a controlled manner, its effects are reversible (unlike those of lesioning techniques) and is one of only a few neurosurgical methods that allows blinded studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved DBS as a treatment for essential tremor in 1997, for Parkinson's disease in 2002,[3] and dystonia in 2003.[4] DBS is also routinely used to treat chronic pain and has been used to treat various affective disorders, including major depression. While DBS has proven helpful for some patients, there is potential for serious complications and side effects. Cost: (based on hidustantimes.com) In India, AT AIIMS (3.8Lac- Private-6-8 lac) Procedure;1-2 days -Pre-sugery (Investigation-tests) 3-4 days - (surgery 4-6 hrs0 10-11 day- The patient can go home, stitches are removed on weekly basis for 3-4 months The programming is done for couple of hours. This is just to share with everyone. may god bless you and have great time.