Deep Brain Stimulation at Michigan Medicine

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After 20 years of bothersome hand tremors, Harry Hahn, an active retiree, finally found relief. The procedure that helped to calm his movement disorder is called deep brain stimulation.
Hahn suffered from a condition known as essential tremor, or ET, a common movement disorder that can affect people of any age and typically involves the hands and arms.
Research led him to the Movement Disorders Clinic at Michigan Medicine. There he learned about deep brain stimulation, or DBS. A proven therapy for Parkinson’s disease and ET, DBS involves surgically implanting electrodes in the brain. This is followed by a second surgery to implant a battery pack similar to a heart pacemaker in the chest. The pacemaker sends signals to activate the electrodes, which stimulate appropriate areas of the brain.
Hahn’s first DBS procedure in 2016 calmed the tremors in his right hand. A second DBS for his left hand was performed in September 2017. Soon after, Hahn was able to manage everyday tasks with both hands, free of tremors.
Hahn encourages anyone with this condition to investigate DBS. “It has changed my life,” he says.

[@kevinlawson2020]

I have had dbs surgery on both sides. The first one in October of 2020 and the 2nd one in February 2022. It is a life changing procedure with minimal down time. After both surgeries, I was able to return to work within 3 days. If you suffer from tremors I highly recommend considering the procedure. Thank you to the wonderful staff and doctors at University of Birmingham (UAB) Alabama.

[@muhammadatif6631]

Hi Kevin, do you have videos before and after treatment? my brother is suffering Parkinson's disease from last 4 years. Now planning DBS surgery

[@youmustcreateachanne]

Why 7 down votes?! This is a wonderful advancement.

[@ssap3717]

This surgery is not rosy as it sounds. It may work for a handful but others have many complications. My father lost his voice and balance after DBS. I took him all over the country to re-program his as couldn't even swallow water after surgery. Then he caught an infection during battery replacement and the entire thing had to be removed. They decided it was too risky to put it back. Now he got 2 holes in his head and can't even walk on his own. He flew on his own for the surgery and spoke perfectly. I highly recommend not to mess with your body's natural function by doing surgery and putting electronic devices inside your body, especially in your brain during the last stages of your life. My father didn’t feel human to me during the time he had DBS. He felt like a robot. At least now he feels human. Surgeries are best avoided if at all possible as it often leads to more surgeries down the road. The only surgery that is warranted is trauma surgery in my opinion. Others should be avoided if at all possible. Would you use an iPhone that’s been repaired? No. Your body is more complicated than your iPhone. Don’t interfere with its internal function.

[@josephsonners2743]

there are certainly risks with any surgical treatment. sorry to hear about that.

[@elliotsegal386]

It's the best option I can find to improve my situation

[@lucianalondono7337]

Beautiful. Made me cry

[@rajooananth4719]

awsm functional difference -as a hand therapist , this is a game changer

[@taxidermy_12]

What? Speech psthologists? why are they needed there? They are outsiders in the operating room. Where is the neurologist?

[@peacelove5329]

How much

[@Joemama-dw1he]

❤had it done in 2015 by university hospital in London Ontario working great

[@dougrobinson5830]

It does work. But since having it my legs have hurt and bad balance. Doctors say it's not that. I Say it Is because I know my body. And had the battery replaced after 3 yrs. Total cost of proceediours $ 212,000.

[@abidhadi5951]

Dear friend its 35,000 USD in our hospital which is located Istanbul Turkey contact me if you want more info.

[@GumriRN]

Is this as effective for Parkinson's & ET? If so, can it be used when patient's on other therapies, e.g. oral meds? Are there any contraindications if on certain meds?

[@swvwc8393]

I know in the least it's used for Parkinson's.

[@GumriRN]

@@swvwc8393 yes and now there’s a less invasive procedure I found out about. It’s Cerebral Ultrasound procedure. Reminds me a bit like a procedure for Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi) back in C the 80’s. It’s Doppler ultrasound to the brain. It directs Sonic waves i guess, to the part of the brain that inhibits Dopamine absorption. Sounds a lot better & safer if it works as well as DBS. Not invasive, no drilling burr holes to reach the affected brain structures. But I’ve also read, insurance companies are balking at paying for this less invasive procedure. That’s a real shame too.

[@khurramshahzad3400]

Doctor i m from Pakistan .my dad since 10years Parkinson dicese .all over Pakistani doc checkup they r advised signamet nd pk merz.but my day by day lower. I want to treetmnt plzz help me. V r belong poor family..

[@anomalypsyche4746]

Hi I have autism OCD and tics also balance issues dyslexia and sensory issues my quality of life is very low , if anyone knows where I can access trails for deep brain stimulation please reply to this message thankyou

[@chunduanusha6765]

My aunty was suffering from shaking since two years

[@TopLobster11]

It’s funny that Doctor Strange was a doctor but he didn’t knew about this.

[@Nonofmybiznez]

Will this work for someone who had a meningioma removed which left numbness in one leg, speech slowing and slow connection between hearing and brain?

[@SonaliSatishTalekar]

Whats total cost for this treatment ?

[@aamir8965]

12 lakhs in india ,i guess

[@SamuelJFord]

Amazing

[@Rofl890]

2:24 Is his brain exposed as he's doing that?? I must know.

[@arsenherman2946]

Yes it is,because they need him awake during the procedure to see if the patient actually has no unwanted outcome

[@arsenherman2946]

But only a small opening on the skull

[@Rofl890]

@@arsenherman2946 Interesting! I didn't know someone could be conscious with their brain exposed. Scary but cool.

[@DC-jb7oz]

The real reason is to make sure the 2 wires are placed in the proper place within the brain to control the tremors.

[@MrPlaidFace]

I cant wait until we really get into our brains.

[@chunduanusha6765]

Can we speak to that person

[@chunduanusha6765]

Plz share the information

[@prasannab1822]

Share your number

[@chunduanusha6765]

Is it benfitial

[@ananthakrishnan5709]

Yes over 95 percent who had undergone dbs are benefitted

[@lanataehyung3871]

Omg... He didn't have an anesthesia.... 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@Swordsonian]

Zara Malik he did! It’s a special type that allows the patient to remain lucid but groggy

[@lanataehyung3871]

@@Swordsonian oh 😯 thanks

[@asifmughal1539]

@@lanataehyung3871 .slaam

[@DC-jb7oz]

I had this done 5 years ago. They knock you out, drill holes through your skull, insert the 2 electrodes in your brain and then wake you up to perform tests to make sure they have the electrodes in the right spot in your brain. Then they knock you out again and finish the 7 hour operation.

[@ananthakrishnan5709]

I'm a neurosurgeon from India .Propofol is used in DBS as anesthesia. Monitered Anaesthesia Care(Mac) with Propofol sedation is usually used here... I've done dbs a plenty of times...

[@mikeburp8960]

this is way too dangerous

[@tylerpool5464]

Not if you are losing your life it's not.

[@abidhadi5951]

@@tylerpool5464 well for your knowledge he is not losing his life DBS just helps him for his movement, not doing the surgery doesn't kills him.

[@bluemamba5317]

@@abidhadi5951 Losing you life doesn't have to mean dieing. If you get disabled and depressed, that can be considered losing your life too.

[@chunduanusha6765]

Plz any one is there

[@theobeekers6046]

Please help mij skisters last fas of parkison

[@140kkk140]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGO8d5KEYsl2jNE Procedural overview ☝