MRgFUS vs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

MRgFUS is no-incisions-treatment and HAS NOT the 1.2% risk of symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage as DBS, but any surgery with incisions could complicate with haemorrhage, infection, festering.

• DBS is famous for bilateral treatment, but modern MRgFUS can treat both sides, too, in many individual cases
• MRgFUS treament does not require implants, DBS is implantation of a stimulator and electrode.
• DBS stimulator should be replaced every 37.4±17.3 months [range: 4–93 months].
• DBS lead can fracture (break).

This information does not apply to everybody and is for informational purposes only. A doctor’s consultation is necessary for individual advice in any case. Book the appointment.