Deep Brain Stimulating (DBS) leads placed in both sides of the brain

This image depicts a patient with Deep Brain Stimulating (DBS) leads placed in both sides of the brain and batteries placed within chest wall pocket on both sides. Surgery is typically performed in two stages. During the first stage performed under local anesthesia the electrodes are placed in the brain. About one week later, under general anesthesia, the electrodes are tunneled and the batteries implanted. This procedure may be appropriate for you if you have Parkinson's disease, dystonia, or other neurological disorders. Contact Dr. Brian J. Snyder at Neurological Surgery P.C. at (516) 255-9031.

Deep Brain Stimulating lead placed on one side of the brain

This image depicts a patient with a Deep Brain Stimulating lead placed on one side of the brain and a battery in the chest wall. Surgery is typically performed in two stages. During the first stage performed under local anesthesia the electrode is placed in the brain. About one week later, under general anesthesia, the electrode is tunneled and the battery implanted. This procedure may be appropriate for you if you have Essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, or other neurological disorders. Contact Dr. Brian J. Snyder at Neurological Surgery P.C. at (516) 255-9031.

Patient programming the battery attached to their Deep Brain Stimulation (DB) electrodes

This image depicts a patient programming the battery attached to their Deep Brain Stimulation (DB) electrodes. Programming is quick, painless and allows for adjustments if necessary. DBS can be effective in the treatment of certain patients with Essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, or other neurological disorders. Contact Dr. Brian J. Snyder at Neurological Surgery P.C. at (516) 255-9031