Healthwatch 3/8: Deep Brain Stimulation
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Updated: March 12, 2012
THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS TO SUFFERERS OF DYSTONIA.
IT TAKE'S OVER A PATIENTS BODY.. CAUSING JOINTS TO BE LOCKED IN POSITION
NOW DOCTORS ARE NOW USING DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION.. A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OFTEN USED TO TREAT PARKINSON'S.
ELECTRODES ARE PLACED INSIDE THE BRAIN, AND WIRES CONNECT THEM TO BATTERIES IMPLANTED IN THE CHEST.
THE DEVICE SENDS ELECTRICAL PULSES TO AFFECTED PARTS OF THE BRAIN.. RESETTING THE BRAIN FUNCTION.. MAKING SPASMS DISAPPEAR.
