Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgical procedure in which electrodes are implanted into specific areas of the brain to deliver electrical impulses. These impulses can help regulate abnormal brain activity that is causing symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

DBS has been found to be an effective treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, providing significant symptom relief for many patients. In addition to reducing motor symptoms, DBS has also been shown to improve quality of life, reduce medication dependence, and reduce the risk of falls and dyskinesia.

One of the key advantages of DBS is its ability to personalize treatment to each individual patient. The stimulation parameters can be adjusted over time to optimize symptom relief and minimize side effects. In addition, DBS has the potential to be reversible, which is not the case with medications used to manage Parkinson’s disease.

Deep Brain Stimulation has proven to be a valuable tool in the management of Parkinson’s disease, offering patients an alternative to medication and providing relief from debilitating symptoms. Below are a few reviews including of benefits and risks of DBS technology.

A more recent technological breakthrough, at this age without requiring invasive surgery, is the development of Parkinson’s gloves. Videos of this new technology are below:

The advancements in technologized gloves are certainly evolving at a faster rate, given that technologies such as phygital, haptic, and neuro-electromyography gloves are being integrated into use of Internet of Everything, smart wearables, and the metaverse.