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What is deep brain stimulation for?
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Parkinson's disease: When the patient becomes severely afflicted and the disease has been present for more than 5-7 yrs and the medication is now rather suboptimal with on/off episodes and worsening quality of life, dbs is an option.
Answered 11/3/2012
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PD ET Dystonia OCD: In the United States, dbs is fda approved for parkinson's disease and essential tremor. It may be performed under an fda humanitarian device exemption for dystonia and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Answered 8/24/2020
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DBS Used For?: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is used to treat idiopathic Parkinson Disease, Cervical Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Generalized Dystonia (DYT1) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is also being researched for the treatment of Epilepsy and Depression.
Answered 1/2/2017
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