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Can deep brain stimulation fix my syringomyelia?
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No: There is no connection between the two.
Answered 7/5/2012
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No: Syringomyelia is due to a problem either at the base of the skull or in the spine itself. Deep brain stimulation cannot address these issues.
Answered 9/25/2011
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DBS & Syrinx: No. DBS can not treat Syringomyelia (Syrinx). A Syrinx is a structural defect in the spinal cord. DBS treats disorders such as Parkinson disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia that deal with neurotransmitter deficits and incorrect signaling of neurons.
Answered 5/18/2017
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