Deep Brain Stimulation : The Potential Key to Parkinson’s Cure

by Ankit Sharma Healthcare Consultant

Overview: Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

In the human body, the brain is considered by many to be the most important organ after the heart. The brain controls all the functions of the body and is responsible for what is considered as the human persona.

Eating, drinking, walking, running, talking and many more are handled by the brain which make up whom and what we are.

The sophistication of the brain can seldom be expressed in mere words but the importance can never be underrated. Such an important and complex part of the body is meant to be taken good care of.

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery cost in India

What happens in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?

In the deep brain stimulation surgery, thin wires or electrodes are placed into one side or both sides of the brain in certain areas (generally the globus pallidus interna or the subthalamic nucleus) which aid in the movement of the body.

During the surgery, the patient is generally awake to answer questions or to perform certain actions to check whether the wires are placed appropriately. Although, nowadays, some hospitals use brain imaging as guidance for the electrodes to the correct spot while the patient is asleep.

After the electrodes are inserted, they are connected with a device (battery powered) that is usually placed beneath the skin below the collarbone area.

This device is called a neurostimulator and is used for sending continuous electrical pulses to the electrodes to decrease the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

After the surgery for the DBS is done, a movement disorder specialist uses a programmer to set the device according to the individual’s parameters and symptoms.

The settings of the device are gradually adjusted with time and the medications are also adjusted accordingly. A lot of the patients see an improvement in their symptoms (but not complete disappearance) and a decrease in their medications as well.

What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) used for?

Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgical procedure that is mostly used in the treatment of disorders like dystonia and Parkinson’s Diseases – a neurological disorder that impairs one’s ability to move and causes disruptive and sometimes even violent tremors. It is a commonly preferred treatment for patients with Parkinson’s but may not be suitable to everyone.

DBS has been known to be used for a long time for the treatment of excruciating pain. Apart from dystonia and Parkinson’s, DBS is sometimes also used for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the use of DBS is increasing exponentially.

Why come to India for DBS surgery?

India, as of late, has been gaining recognition for being the best destination to undergo any medical procedure. The facilities for deep brain stimulation surgery in India are highly advanced and the equipments used for any medical treatment are the most modern.

One can get the best surgeons for deep brain stimulation surgery in India as the Indian surgeons are highly renowned for being the best in their disciplines having performed complex medical procedures in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Netherlands and many more.

India is also known for its cost-efficient and advanced medical treatments. The cost of deep brain stimulation surgery in India is considerably less in comparison to that of the developed countries.

The medical treatments in India sometimes go as low as 40% of the price of the same treatment with the same advanced equipments in western nations.

Why choose us?

We at Dheeraj Bojwani, try to aid the patients in their treatment and betterment as much as we can. Our goal is to strive to provide the best support that we can give and make sure that your travel and treatment process goes as smoothly as possible.

We provide information for the best surgeons and hospitals and provide information so that you can make an informed decision. We provide help during the process for medical visa, travel logistics, stay and even provide information regarding the expenses.

About our services:

International patients like to prefer Dheeraj Bojwani Consultants because they provide the following facilities:

Providing quick visa letters to our patients.
Airport picks up and drops facility.
Admitting the patient at the hospital.
Arranging a meeting with the doctor or surgeon.
Providing medicines.
Stay arrangement for the accompanying person with the patient and also provide food.

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