60-year-old with Severe Parkinson’s disease gets a new life after Deep Brain Stimulation Fortis VP

A 60-year-old patient with off-state Parkinson's disease with developing OFF dystonia found fresh hope after Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) at Fortis Hospital Vadapalani's recently launched Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center.

According to a press release from Fortis,  DBS is a neurological technique that involves implanting hair-thin electrodes deep inside the brain to stimulate the brain and alleviate Parkinson's symptoms. Under the guidance of Dr. K Bhanu, HOD Neurology, the Fortis team led by Dr. Vikash Agarwal, Parkinson’s Disease and DBS Specialist, successfully completed the 10-hour long surgery.

Dr. Vikash Agarwal, Parkinson’s Disease and DBS Specialist, Fortis Hospital Vadapalani,said, “Deep Brain Stimulation is a boon for patients with severe Parkinson's disease and those taking unacceptably high dosages of medicines. 

Co-morbid conditions

The patient, who is in his 60s, came to see us in a state of off dystonia, a drug-resistant form of Parkinson's disease. The team completed the 10-hour long surgery and implanted the electrodes in the patient’s brain. The first challenge in such cases is that older adults typically have co-morbid conditions.

Additionally, any kind of external implants to the body may cause bleeding and infection, both of which might lead to stroke. A successful operation will result in an almost 15-year extension of quality life in Parkinson’s patients in most cases.”