Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery—Hospitals in India for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
September 28th, 2007|
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About 1% of the total world population over the age of 65 years suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease in which brain cells that control body movements start dying. The patient’s condition worsens over time, and the patient may start experiencing tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and loss of reflexes. Deep brain stimulation surgery is an effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Over the past few years, many people have started visiting India for deep brain stimulation surgery. This article looks at the key factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or surgeon in India for treatment of Parkinson’s disease.In deep brain stimulation surgery, a brain pacemaker is implanted in the thalamus of the brain. The pacemaker sends electrical impulses to parts of the brain to block abnormal activity. The FDA approved deep brain stimulation surgery as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2002. However, there is no US national medical policy on coverage for this surgery. Some states do cover the surgery but for the remaining people, an option is to visit countries like India |
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