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Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Fortis

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS):
Introduction: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a groundbreaking therapy in the field of neurology. This innovative procedure offers hope to patients suffering from various neurological conditions, providing them with improved quality of life and symptom management. In this article, we will explore the concept of DBS, its applications, benefits, and considerations.
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation: Deep Brain Stimulation involves the surgical implantation of a neurostimulator—a small device—into the brain. This device delivers electrical impulses to specific brain regions, effectively modulating abnormal neuronal activity. By targeting these areas, DBS helps regulate neural circuits, alleviating symptoms associated with neurological disorders.

 

Why Choose Us

  • 20+ Years of Experience
  • Phenomenal success rate in treating complex neurological illnesses
  • Dedicated neurosurgery and neurology ICUs
  • Cutting-Edge Techniques, Technologies and Facilities
  • Expert Neurosurgeons & Neurologists

CONDITIONS WE TREAT

  • Treatment

  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) involves surgically implanting electrodes into specific regions of the brain to modulate abnormal neural activity. The controlled electrical stimulation from these electrodes helps regulate muscle contractions, providing relief for conditions like Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.

  • Essential tremor is a neurological condition characterized by rhythmic and involuntary shaking, typically affecting the hands and sometimes the head, causing difficulties with daily activities, and often exacerbated by stress or fatigue. While not life-threatening, treatments aim to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

  • Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics, often starting in childhood and varying widely in severity, impacting daily functioning and quality of life. Treatment options focus on symptom management and support.

  • Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder causing progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, leading to involuntary movements, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms, with no cure currently available.

  • Chronic conditions refer to long-term health issues affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease or epilepsy, often requiring ongoing management and treatment to mitigate their impact on cognitive function.

Our Team of Experts

  • Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney
    CONSULTANT NEURO SURGERY
    Neurosurgery
  • Dr. SANDEEP VAISHYA
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & HOD NEURO SURGERY
    Neurosurgery
  • Dr. Sonal Gupta
    SENIOR DIRECTOR & HOD NEURO AND SPINE SURGERY
    Neurosurgery
  • Dr. Rajesh Benny
    CONSULTANT NEUROLOGY
    Neurology
  • Dr. Raghuram G
    ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR NEURO SURGERY
    Neurosurgery
  • Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar
    ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR NEUROLOGY
    Neurology
  • Dr. Anupam Jindal
    DIRECTOR NEURO SURGERY
    Neurosurgery
  • Dr. Nishit Sawal
    SENIOR CONSULTANT NEUROLOGY
    Neurology

FAQs

  • Why Choose Fortis Hospital,?
    At the Fortis Hospital, we offer world-class deep brain stimulation surgery for people with movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary team includes the expertise of world-renowned neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, specially trained nurses, and other specialists. Our doctors may use deep brain stimulation to treat people who have Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD, essential tremor, epilepsy, and other chronic conditions that do not respond to medications and other therapies. Our specialists have deep expertise in making sure only the right patients get deep brain stimulation. Our specialists ensure that the treatment plan you receive at our DBS Center carefully balances the risk of surgical procedures in your specific situation, thereby preventing undergoing unnecessary treatment.
  • What conditions does the Deep Brain Stimulation Center at Fortis Hospital, treat?
    The Deep Brain Stimulation Center at Fortis Hospital, treats a range of movement disorder conditions, including Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, dystonia, essential tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Huntington's disease, Tourette syndrome (TS), and chronic conditions.
  • Is DBS a cure for Parkinson’s disease ?
    No, DBS is not a cure for PD. It is a treatment that helps relieve the motor symptoms of PD, as well as some of the non-motor symptoms. It is called a symptomatic therapy; it does not change disease progression.
  • What is DBS ?
    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving the placement of a medical device called a neurostimulator, which sends electrical impulses, through implanted electrodes, to specific targets in the brain (the brain nucleus) for the treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia
  • How DBS works ?
    The connections in the brain circuits are similar to the electrical wiring in your house or car. If one circuit malfunctions, it can disrupt the entire system. Research has shown that in PD there are faulty signals in several brain circuits. These faulty or disruptive signals seem to underpin many of the symptoms of PD (e.g., slowed movement, tremor, and stiffness). When electricity is introduced into the circuit it “disrupts the disruption,” restoring order and improving disabling symptoms. The electric current is thought to inhibit cell firing, excite the axons (the pipes), and release calcium from brain cells called astrocytes. Calcium seems to trigger a series of reactions that leads to the release of chemicals called neurotransmitters and the stimulation of blood flow
  • What symptoms does DBS help ?
    DBS can help improve the motor symptoms of PD. Typically, these are: Tremor. Complete or partial tremor suppression Rigidity, or stiffness Bradykinesia, or slowness of movement
  • Who is a right candidate for DBS ?
    It is recommended for people who have PD with motor fluctuations and tremor inadequately controlled by medication, or to those who are intolerant to medication, as long as they do not have severe neuropsychiatric problems. Selection of the correct DBS target is a complicated process. Multiple clinical characteristics are used to select the target including – identifying the most troublesome symptoms, the dose of levodopa that the patient is currently taking, the effects and side-effects of current medications and concurrent problems.
  • What are the risks and complications of DBS?
    The major complications include hemorrhage (1–2%) and infection (3–5%). The potential exists for neuropsychiatric side effects after DBS, including apathy, hallucinations, hypersexuality, cognitive dysfunction, depression, and euphoria
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