Question 1

What is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation is a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved therapy which involves surgical placement of a pacemaker like device and electrodes in the brain. It has been used for people suffering from tremors in Parkinson\'s disease, dystonia and some other conditions.
Parkinsons Treatment in Turkey can be done with DBS if the patient is a right candidate. The patient is evaluated with several test to determine the suitable treatment plan. The surgeon places the electrodes within the area of the brain that controls movement and neurological symptoms of the medical condition.
The electrical signals released by the electrodes help regulate abnormal impulses in the brain or affect certain cells and chemicals within the brain. The pace-maker like device is placed in the patient&rsquo;s chest, and it sends electrical signals or impulses to block the messages that cause tremors or other symptoms.Although the therapy is not a cure, it can be an effective

Question 2

Who might be a candidate for the DBS treatment?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation therapy has gained approval for some neurological and movement disorders, such as:

Parkinson\'s disease
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Essential tremor
Psychiatric conditions, such as Obsessive-compulsive disorder

The best Deep Brain Stimulation Doctors in Turkey are experts in the field of brain surgery and management of neurological conditions. They conduct a series of tests to determine the best treatment plan for each patient. 
The potential application of DBS may expand to other conditions including:

Huntington\'s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke recovery
Tourette syndrome
Traumatic brain injury
Addiction, Chronic pain, Cluster headache, Dementia, (major) Depression

Question 3

What happens during the DBS surgery in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The surgery involves implantation of the electrodes in the brain and the pacemaker in the chest. The patient&rsquo;s head is fit into a special head frame, called stereotactic head frame, to prevent it from moving during the procedure.
The surgeon then uses images from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to map the brain and locate the areas where the electrodes will be placed.General anesthesia is administered to the patient and they remain unconscious during the surgery.
Sometimes, local anesthesia might be used to numb the scalp before the procedure and the patient remains awake during surgery but anesthetic is not required for the brain as there are no pain receptors in the brain.
The surgeon places a thin wire lead with electrodes into the targeted area of the brain and connects them to a pulse generator (neurostimulator). In the second part of the surgery, the pulse generator is placed under the skin of the chest, near the collarbone.
The patient is given under general anesthesia. Wires from the electrodes in the brain run under the skin and are attached to the battery-operated pulse generator. Deep Brain Stimulation Cost in Turkey is highly affordable and the package generally includes the price for the surgery and device seperative.

Question 4

What can I expect after the DBS surgery?

Accepted Answer

After the surgery, patients typically needs to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days. Most patients start feeling normal with their baseline energy level within 2 weeks post surgery. The medical team schedules an appointment to remove sutures after one week and DBS programming is usually done on the same day. The patients are advised to avoid all strenuous activity during the first month following the operation.

Question 5

Can a DBS stimulator be placed if I already have a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Pacemakers are also used for the treatment and management of certain heart conditions and they are also placed in the same part of the chest where DBS stimulators are typically placed. However, in cases where the patient already has a cardiac pacemaker, it is placed on the left side of the chest while the DBS stimulator is placed under the skin of the right side of the chest.
 Alternatively, the DBS stimulator can be under the skin of the abdomen, but the wires extending from the leads to the stimulator needs to be longer. This may increase the risk for lead fracture. Deep Brain Stimulation in Turkey is performed by trained experts who asses all the risks and factors that may increase the chances of complications before recommending the surgery.

Question 6

Is it safe to have an MRI while having a DBS device in the body?

Accepted Answer

There are MR Conditional DBS systems available now. These devices are safe to have while undergoing MRI scans with this particular DBS device only under certain conditions. It is important to note that when the conditions are not fulfilled, the magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) can cause tissue heating of the leads in the brain. This can lead to serious and permanent injury or even death.
Alternatively, DBS can be turned off during the MRI scan and turned on again after the test. The medical centre must be informed about the device and all the details should be provided before the scan. It is also advisable to consult the neurologist who implanted the device in case there is a need for an MRI.

Question 7

Will household appliances affect my DBS?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly appliances used in houses do not harm the DBS system. This typically include radios, microwaves, computers, and others. However, the earlier models of DBS systems were susceptible to getting accidentally turned off or on by the magnets in the appliances such as refrigerators. 
The newer generation DBS are designed to overcome this problem. It is advisable to always carry the patient programmer to keep a check on the system and ensure if it is on or off.

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