Deep Brain Stimulation



Deep brain stimulation, a surgical procedure for Parkinson's, can help ease motor symptoms and decrease medication needs in some people. 

DBS Educational Websites

  • ABCs of DBS, Where we were and where we are going.  Zachary T. Levine MD FAANS Prof. Neurological Surgery, GWU Director of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, Holy Cross Health
https://parkinsonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/4-4-19-PFNCA-PP-Levine-Slide-Deck.pdf

  • Michael J Fox, Deep Brain Stimulation
https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/deep-brain-stimulation

  • Directional DBS: Why you need a multiple source system
​​https://youtu.be/nVLWauTKfPo

 
Providers of DBS Products

  • Medtronic DBS, Activa neurostimulators
www.medtronicDBS.com
www.youtube.com/user/MedtronicDBSTherapy

 
  • Abbott, www.Abbott.com, Infinity technology, search for deep brain stimulation.