Deep Brain Stimulation
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Video
- DBS Full Animation Video(1:57, 4 MB)
This full-length animation includes 3 short videos. Graphics and voice-overs describe:
- Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
- Common interventions for Parkinson's disease
- The benefits of deep brain stimulation
- What Is Parkinson's Disease? Video - Part 1 of 3(0:41, 3 MB)
This short animation represents part 1 of the larger DBS Full Animation. Graphics and voice-overs provide a short description of what causes the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Medications Video - Part 2 of 3(0:39, 3 MB)
This short animation represents part 2 of the larger DBS Full Animation. Graphics and voice-overs provide a short description of how medications affect the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- About DBS Video - Part 3 of 3(0:36, 3 MB)
This short animation represents part 3 of the larger DBS Full Animation. Graphics and voice-overs provide a short description of the DBS intervention.
- DBS Operating Room(0:21, 4 MB)
This live-action video shows a doctor and patient with text subtitles describing patient actions.
- Dystonia Pre-Implant (0:13, 4 MB)
In this video, a voice-over narrator describes some of the primary symptoms of dystonia, and indicates that there are a variety of types of dystonia. Meanwhile, a patient illustrates the sustained twisting and repetitive movements and abnormal postures typical of dystonia.
- Essential Tremor Pre-Op (0:36, 10 MB)
In this video, a voice-over narrator discusses the progression of essential tremor throughout the course of the disease. Meanwhile, an essential tremor patient demonstrates difficulty with several different tasks requiring dexterity.
- Essential Tremor: Lynn with Keys Video (0:28, 1 MB)
This split-screen video shows a female patient as she attempts to unlock and open a door. The left screen shows her actions without deep brain stimulation. The right screen shows her actions with DBS. No sound.
This split-screen video shows a female patient as she attempts to perform a few simple actions, such as extending her hand, touching her forefingers together, and walking down a hall. The left screen shows her actions without deep brain stimulation. The right screen shows her actions with DBS. No sound.
* Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been demonstrated.
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Related Devices
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Activa PC®, Model 37601 |
- Size: 2.6"x 1.9" x 0.6"
- Bilateral
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Activa RC®, Model 37612 |
- Size: 2.1" x 2.1" x 0.4"
- Bilateral
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Soletra®, Model 7426 |
- Size: 2.2" x 2.4" x 0.4"
- Unilateral
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Kinetra®, Model 7428 |
- Size: 2.4" x 3.0" x 0.5"
- Bilateral