When does Parkinson's surgery begin

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People suffering from Parkinson's disease will certainly hope that their disease can be better soon. Among the many treatment schemes for Parkinson's disease, we all prefer surgical treatment. So when to operate for Parkinson's disease, let's have a look. We hope it will help you and get rid of the trouble of Parkinson's disease as soon as possible.

When does Parkinson's surgery begin

First, surgery can be divided into damage surgery and deep brain electrical stimulation surgery (DBS, also known as brain pacemaker surgery). DBS has less adverse reactions, good safety, reversible and controllable.

Second: DBS operation process is to implant the stimulation electrode into the nerve nucleus of the brain (subthalamic nucleus), and the electrode is connected with the stimulation generator (battery) implanted in the subcutaneous of the chest through the subcutaneous wire. All the devices were buried under the skin, and the wound healing did not affect the activity and bathing.

Third: after the operation, the doctor can adjust the stimulation parameters according to the severity of the disease. The long-term effect of DBS is good. Most patients can reduce the dosage of drugs and improve the adverse drug reactions.

matters needing attention

DBS is especially suitable for patients with side effects, poor treatment effect, uncontrollable symptom fluctuation and "dyskinesia".