Deep brain stimulation involves making small holes in the skull to implant the electrodes into brain tissue. The procedure also includes surgery to implant a pacemaker-like device under the skin …

May 23, 2022 · What happens before deep brain stimulation (DBS)? Before this procedure, your healthcare provider will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a DBS device …

Penn Medicine doctors have a long history as leaders in deep brain stimulation. As one of the largest DBS treatment centers in the nation, our neurosurgery team has performed thousands …

Proper patient selection, precise placement of the electrodes and adjustment of the pulse generator are essential for successful DBS surgery. DBS does not fully resolve the symptoms …

DBS surgery is usually divided into two stages. In stage one, the DBS leads (brain wires) are placed into the brain. In stage two, the neurostimulator device (brain pacemaker) is implanted …

In deep brain stimulation, electrodes are placed in a specific area of the brain depending on the symptoms being treated. The electrodes are placed on both the left and right sides of the brain …

Apr 3, 2025 · Our team can help introduce you to a community of people who have had the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure. You can speak with someone one-on-one in person or by …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant electrodes in targeted areas within your brain. These electrodes provide electrical pulses in your brain. They are connected to a small …

Are you curious about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery and how it can help manage movement disorders? This informative video provides an overview of DBS, along with the …

During part 2 of the surgery, the DBS battery (or IPG) will be implanted and connected to the DBS leads. This surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia.