Superiority of Brain Pacemakers in the Treatment of Parkinson’s

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), also known as a brain pacemaker, implants electrodes in specific neural nuclei in the brain and releases high-frequency electrical stimulation, which inhibits the electrical impulses of these neurons that are overexcited due to the reduction of dopaminergic neurons, decreases their overexcitation, treats movement disorders due to Parkinson’s disease (e.g., stiffness, tremor, and unstable gait, etc.), and reduces fluctuations in motor symptoms produced by taking medications and It also reduces the fluctuation of motor symptoms and dissimilarities caused by taking medication, significantly improves the quality of life of patients, and restores their ability to move freely and take care of themselves. A pacemaker is a small, compact microelectronic device consisting of a neurostimulator, an electrode, and an extension wire, all of which are implanted in the body. The implanted components do not interfere with the patient’s daily life. DBS technology has its superiority over previous surgical methods: I. Reversibility Unlike pallidocerebellar destruction and thalamus destruction (cytoknife), deep brain electrical stimulation is a completely reversible, non-destructive treatment that does not destroy the neuronal nuclei and improves neurological function through the administration of electricity. The device implanted in the body can be removed for certain purposes, thus preserving the possibility of further treatment in the future. After the surgery, the parameters of the neurostimulator in the body can be regulated and adjusted by multiple factors such as current, voltage, frequency and electrode position of the deep brain electrodes set non-invasively by the remote control from outside the body, in order to adapt to the disease progression and changes, so as to achieve optimal symptom control. This kind of programmed control can be done by asking a professional doctor to check the working status of the neurostimulator with a medical programmed controller and set the appropriate parameters according to the condition and response as well as checking the battery usage. It is also possible to use a simple remote control to carry out small-scale “programmed control” at home within the range set by the doctor. Precision After implanting the electrodes, a temporary stimulator is used to simulate the situation of receiving deep brain stimulation treatment, and the electrodes are further verified and adjusted according to the patient’s response, so that they can reach the optimal position and achieve the best results. Safety and effectiveness Brain pacemakers have been proven to be effective and safe in the control of Parkinson’s disease. Since 1996, more than 60,000 patients have benefited from this therapy, which has been highly reliable and well tolerated with few side effects.