Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal signals. It is primarily used to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremor, and is also being explored for psychiatric and neurological conditions.

• Indications: Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, essential tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and certain cases of epilepsy or depression.
• Procedure: Electrodes are implanted into targeted areas of the brain. These electrodes are connected to a pulse generator (similar to a pacemaker) implanted under the chest skin, which sends electrical impulses to modulate brain activity.
• Anesthesia: DBS may be performed under local anesthesia (for awake surgery) or general anesthesia depending on the patient’s condition and surgical site.
• Advantages: Significantly reduces tremors, stiffness, and involuntary movements, improves motor control, and enhances quality of life for patients with neurological disorders.
• Recovery & Care: Hospital stay is usually 2–4 days. Post-surgery, the device settings are adjusted over time for optimal symptom control. Regular follow-up visits are essential.
• Precautions: Avoid magnetic fields, follow-up regularly for device adjustment, report any signs of infection or swelling, and avoid physical impact near the implant site.