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DBS-STN.org

Posted on March 11, 2009
Updated on April 05, 2011Category: Surgical TreatmentsResource Type: WebsitesThis website, an affiliate of The Parkinson Alliance, offers news and research updates on DBS.

Ask the Surgical Team

Posted on April 05, 2011
Updated on April 05, 2011Category: Surgical TreatmentsResource Type: WebsitesThis online forum, moderated by physicians trained in movement disorders, allows individuals to anonymously ask questions about surgical matters and PD.

A Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy, Second Edition

Posted on March 11, 2009
Updated on April 05, 2011Category: Surgical TreatmentsResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet offers a detailed description of deep brain stimulation (DBS), including pre- and post-surgical care, the pros and cons of surgery and the ideal candidate for the procedure.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, Third Edition

Posted on March 11, 2009
Updated on April 05, 2011Category: Surgical TreatmentsResource Type: PublicationsThis booklet reviews the history of DBS, discusses the procedures currently available, explains who is a good candidate for this treatment, and advises people with Parkinson's both how to prepare...
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Should You Consider Deep Brain Stimulation?

Posted on March 11, 2009
Updated on June 09, 2009Category: Surgical TreatmentsResource Type: PublicationsThis fact sheet discusses the eligibility requirements for DBS, when the procedure is most effective and possible surgical outcomes. Also offered in Spanish.

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