Acknowledgement
We would like to thank Dr Tra Mi Phan, Movement Disorders, Medtronic Neurological Europe, for her contributions to this section.
Many side effects of DBS are usually mild and transient in nature, and can be managed non-invasively by adjusting the stimulation parameters.
Several follow-up visits may be necessary in order to find the right stimulation settings to optimize symptom control and minimize side effects.
Implanting the DBS system carries the same kinds of risks associated with any other brain surgery. The risk of potential surgical complications with DBS is similar to those encountered with other stereotactic neurosurgical procedures (1-3%). In general, the better a centre’s training and experience, the better its results.
Your doctor can provide more information about these risks. Additional information can also be found in the Activa® Therapy patient manual, available through the EPDA website (www.epda.eu.com/medInfo/dbs).
Note: The safety and effectiveness of this therapy has not been established for use in these patients: