Deep Brain Stimulation DBS
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical technology aimed at improving the condition of patients with a range of severe neurological diseases. The essence of the method involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain to modulate their activity with mild electrical impulses. This approach significantly reduces the severity of symptoms that are resistant to drug therapy and enhances quality of life.
Who is DBS suitable for and why is it important?
DBS is widely used to treat motor disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Many patients, whose symptoms are not controlled by medication, can achieve significant improvement through deep brain stimulation. For example, long-term studies show that more than 70% of patients with essential tremor experience a substantial reduction in tremor severity after DBS. In Parkinson's disease, stimulation of specific brain nuclei can reduce tremor, stiffness, and dyskinesias by 60–80%, allowing for a reduction in medication use and decreasing side effects.
How does DBS work?
Implantation of electrodes: during a minimally invasive neurosurgical operation, electrodes are placed in specific parts of the brain responsible for regulating motor functions.
Installation of the neurostimulator: the electrode wires are connected to a small pulse generator, placed under the skin in the chest area.
Precise parameter adjustment: after the operation, neurologists and neurophysiologists select optimal stimulation parameters, individually adjusting the system for each patient.
Scientific basis and proof of effectiveness
Numerous clinical studies confirm the long-term effectiveness and safety of DBS. For instance, 5-year observations in patients with Parkinson's disease demonstrate stable improvement in motor function and quality of life in most cases. Results published in leading medical journals indicate that DBS technology significantly reduces symptom severity, enabling patients to return to a more active lifestyle.
Alisa Health Group specializes in medical tourism and helps patients access world-leading experts and clinics that apply DBS according to international standards. We consider the individual needs of each client, selecting neurosurgical centers with proven reputations, where highly qualified specialists with years of experience in functional neurosurgery work.
What we do for you:
Personalized clinic selection: we offer treatment options at modern specialized centers based on your medical history and requests.
Expert consultations: we assist in obtaining clarifications from neurologists, neurosurgeons, and DBS specialists so that you can make an informed decision.
Complete organizational support: we handle logistics, accommodation, and translation issues, allowing you to focus on the recovery process.
Postoperative support: we maintain contact after the procedure, monitoring your progress and providing specialist recommendations.
Deep brain stimulation represents a significant advance in the treatment of neurological conditions previously considered difficult to manage. With Alisa Health Group, you gain access to cutting-edge DBS technology, the expertise of world experts, and attentive support at every stage—from initial consultations to long-term outcome monitoring.
