Deep Brain Stimulation

Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy was until very recently an investigational procedure. In January of 2002, the Food & Drug Administration granted approval for this procedure. We are very excited about the potential impact that the Deep Brain Stimulation program will have on patients and their families. Although not a cure for the disease, we have already seen positive results with the implantation on some of the patients who have undergone the procedure.   Click here for an article of one patient's experience.

Click here for more DBS information.

Medical personnel, click here for information on troubleshooting DBS.

Click here for information on turning the generator on and off.

If you would like further information regarding the DBS program at the University of Minnesota, please feel free to contact Maggie Laseski, Nurse Coordinator at 612-624-5939.

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