Can Elderly Patients Undergo DBS Surgery ?
Age is not a standalone contraindication for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.Clinical eligibility is determined by overall medical fitness,cognitive status and the severity of the movement disorder rather than age alone Patients in their seventies and eighties have...
What Happens After Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery?
Deep Brain Stimulation surgery is performed in two stages.Electrode implantation happens first followed by device activation several weeks later once the brain has stabilised The initial hospital stay is typically two to three days.Symptom improvement does not begin...
DBS Battery Replacement: What Patients in India Should Know
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has changed how we manage conditions like Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremors. But here’s something many patients don’t realize early enough: The DBS battery replacement needs after a few years to keep the treatment...