 United HospitalIn this two-minute video, Neurosurgeon Peter A. Pahapill, MD, medical director of United Hospital's Neurorestoration Center, explains the DBS and what to expect if you have the procedure. Deep brain stimulation (DBS)A program of: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical technique that can suppress many of the debilitating symptoms resulting from Parkinson's disease, including tremor, rigidity, stiffness and mobility problems. For more information or to make an appointment, The Neurorestoration Center is one of 30 sites in the entire nation approved by the FDA to provide deep brain stimulation for dystonia and torticollis. After Deep brain stimulation (DBS), patients have experienced a considerable reduction in symptoms and ability to greatly reduce their medication intake. DBS has been shown to be the treatment of choice for one out of every three to five patients with Parkinson's disease. Rose's story
Improving lives: Deep brain stimulation therapy helps people with Parkinson's diseaseDeep brain stimulation, performed at United Hospital, helped Rose Weisgram, regain her speech and walking abilities, as well as reduce her medicines. Expert care at the Neurorestoration Center
Experts at United Hospital's Neurorestoration Center provide deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment program for optimal control of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), essential or familial tremor (ET) and dystonia. The Neurorestoration Center is one of only 30 centers nationwide providing DBS for dystonia and torticollis. 
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Learn more about Parkinson's disease in our health encyclopedia.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS)Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment in which a device called a neurostimulator delivers tiny electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement. Deep brain stimulation research and newsFor information on medical studies, news and other research efforts on deep brain stimulation, visit the education, research and recent news page. |
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