About DBS Therapy

Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy reduces many of the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.¹ This adjustable, reversible therapy uses an implanted device that electrically stimulates the brain, blocking the signals that cause disabling motor symptoms.

What Is It?

DBS Therapy for Parkinson's disease uses a surgically implanted medical device, similar to a cardiac pacemaker, to deliver minute electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas within the brain known to be involved in the control of movement.
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Our DBS Therapy Products

Neurostimulators are typically implanted beneath the skin near the collarbone. They generate minute electrical pulses and deliver them through tunnelled extensions and leads to targeted areas of the brain. Each DBS lead has four small electrodes at its tip that can be independently activated to precisely deliver the stimulation to the chosen target.
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Benefits and Risks

DBS has been proven to reduce some of the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.¹ Medtronic DBS Therapy is currently approved to treat Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Since 1997, more than 55,000 patients worldwide have benefited from Medtronic DBS Therapy.²
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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References

1. Activa Therapy Clinical Summary, 2003.
2. Data on file at Medtronic, Inc.

Section Navigation

• About DBS Therapy
• What Is It?
• Our DBS Therapy Products
  • Activa PC Neurostimulator
  • Activa RC Neurostimulator
  • Soletra Neurostimulator
  • Kinetra Neurostimulator
  • Activa Patient Programmer
  • Access Patient Controller
  • Access Review Patient Controller
• Benefits and Risks

• Personal Stories

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