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Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure which involves implanting electrodes within the brain to stimulate neural circuits to treat abnormal movements such as tremor, dyskinesia, and on/off fluctuations which occur in Parkinson’s disease (PD) when medical therapy is not effective or causes disabling side effects.

Although not a cure, deep brain stimulation can drastically improve symptoms and provide relief for some sufferers of movement disorders. The procedure is considered minimally invasive and is well established, being offered in Adelaide and South Australia for over 10 years.

DBS is one of Dr Zacest’s clinical neurosurgical interests; he has researched its implementation extensively and been published in peer-reviewed journals on the topic. He provides clinical consultation and performs the procedure in suitable patients from Calvary Adelaide Hospital.

Click on a link below to learn more about the use of DBS in treatment for the following conditions:

Visit the link below to read and download Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s patient information brochure on using DBS for movement disorders:

DBS has been used for over 30 years for the treatment of movement disorders including Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia.

Dr Andrew Zacest have performing surgeries for over 10 years, on over 150 patients in Adelaide, and with excellent results.

To learn more look at our surgeries section, the video or get your neurologist to make an appointment to see us.

 

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure which involves implanting electrodes within the brain to stimulate neural circuits to treat abnormal movements such as tremor, dyskinesia, and on/off fluctuations which occur in Parkinson’s disease (PD) when medical therapy is not effective or causes disabling side effects.

Although not a cure, deep brain stimulation can drastically improve symptoms and provide relief for some sufferers of movement disorders. The procedure is considered minimally invasive and is well established, being offered in Adelaide and South Australia for over 10 years.

DBS is one of Dr Zacest’s clinical neurosurgical interests; he has researched its implementation extensively and been published in peer-reviewed journals on the topic. He provides clinical consultation and performs the procedure in suitable patients from Calvary Adelaide Hospital.

Click on a link below to learn more about the use of DBS in treatment for the following conditions:

Visit the link below to read and download Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s patient information brochure on using DBS for movement disorders:

DBS has been used for over 30 years for the treatment of movement disorders including Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia.

Dr Andrew Zacest have performing surgeries for over 10 years, on over 150 patients in Adelaide, and with excellent results.

To learn more look at our surgeries section, the video or get your neurologist to make an appointment to see us.