Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses electrical stimulation to treat neurological conditions such as dystonia, essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. While DBS cannot cure these conditions, it can lessen your symptoms and decrease the amount of medicine you need.
Vanderbilt was one of the first medical centers in the U.S. to implant and test DBS, and we continue to be one of the most active academic medical centers performing DBS in the country.
When you come to Vanderbilt, you can expect:
At Vanderbilt, we use DBS to help treat the symptoms of movement disorders, including:
Our team of specialists provide a complete cognitive evaluation to determine if DBS is the best treatment for you.
Nashville
The Village at Vanderbilt
1500 21st Ave South, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212
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