Deep Brain Stimulation
Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Advancements in deep brain stimulation are making the surgery easier and more precise for patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving the placement of a medical device called a neurostimulator which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain for the treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Medical Research Supports Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Medical research shows asleep deep brain stimulation is equally effective to traditional DBS, providing more Parkinson's patients access to DBS.…
Deep Brain Stimulation
DBS Lengthens Lifespan for Patients with Parkinson’s
Dr. David VanSickle
Proven to be more effective than medication alone, deep brain stimulation improves quality of life and lengthens lifespan for Parkinson’s patients.…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Newer DBS Techniques Allow For More Accurate Electrode Placement
Dr. David VanSickle
Asleep deep brain stimulation and robotic-guided DBS offer improved accuracy of lead placement, which contributes to better outcomes for patients with…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Patient a No Brainer
Dr. David VanSickle
John Bauer chose the Denver DBS Center to get asleep DBS, which offers superior lead placement accuracy.…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Myths About Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
Dr. David VanSickle
Deep brain stimulation is not an experimental treatment and other facts about DBS.…
Brain Surgery
Neurosurgery One
Symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating or complex thinking, are negatively affecting your performance at school or work and/or interfering with…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Consider Deep Brain Stimulation Revision Rate
Dr. David VanSickle
Deep brain stimulation patients should consider the revision rates of the Denver neurosurgeon or brain stimulation center they are considering.…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle Discusses His Work Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Dr. David VanSickle, board-certified neurosurgeon and the nation’s leading expert in Robotic-Guided Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation was recently…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Neurosurgery One Uses Advanced Imaging in Asleep DBS
Neurosurgery One
Dr. VanSickle successfully used the OmniTom CT scanner during Asleep Robotic DBS. It was the first surgical case in the world using the device.…
